Here reindeer, reindeer...

Feeding the Reindeer

Sprinkle... or dump...

Toss!

The kids had fun Christmas Eve putting out reindeer food. The glitter glistens in the moonlight and the oats are for them to eat. Sara (one of our babysitters) has made it a tradition. Jonah always looks forward to it.

Merry Christmas!

Carriage Ride
Daddy and Princess Abby
Prince Jonah
Ok, I know your Santa, just don't touch me!

We had a great time tonight Downtown St. Charles. We went down and walked the streets, had dinner and then took a carriage ride with a very "Chatty" driver. They have Santa's, Carollers, and various others in period costumes. We had so much fun! Merry Christmas everyone!

Funny Card

Today I was cleaning and thought of a funny card that I HAD to make for my dad. He is an avid hunter and all around funny guy. So, I made this card for him. I giggled the whole time I made it. Who said I wasn't creative... well most of the time not, this is the exception. Sorry dad if you see this before you actually get it in the mail. I can not account for the USPS, but yours has a personal note in it. :)

Nap Time!

If you can't tell, Abby fell asleep standing up with her head on the couch. She was so tired. Her knees would bend and then she would jerk up all with here eyes closed. Sweet baby... Shh....


Ps. Doesn't she look like one of those dolls that these crafty people make?!!

Gingerbread house

This year Jonah wanted to do a gingerbread house. Everyone got involved. Yea! It is not quite finnished we are told... Jonah insists there needs to be candy canes on it somewhere. Happy Holidays everyone!!

Had to share

Jonah and Mommy had so much fun tonight!! We took flashlights and went sledding in the dark!! Heee!!! Daddy and Abby came out and got in on it too for a slide down the hill!!
Oh what fun...

Sledding

After Abby threw a snowball.














**SNOWBALL FIGHT!!**
















Jonah going for a ride









Jonah and Mommy before our tandum run down the hill!!!






We went sledding in the back yard today!!! Contrary to what the picture looks like, Abby loved it!!!! She kept going down the "slide" and actually did it 2 times all by herself! Jonah was a maniac with the up and down the hill sledding. We look so, um... not polished with our recycling back board and inner tube from the pool as our sleds. Oh well. We could not muster $15 for a piece of foam so we improvised. The best non $15 we ever didn't spend. Not sure if that made sense, but it did in my head. :) Enjoy!

Yet even more pictures

He couldn't wait any longer... We had to go out.

More Winter pictures

Here are some more snow pictures... just because they are cool.

The Christmas lights the AM after the storm

(see previous post for yesterdays picture)

Side yard after snow

My foot impression in the snow... one lowly footprint

Winter

Yesterday when the ice storm hit

Yesterday when the ice storm hit

Today after the ice storm... we have ice!

Good morning everyone! We had an ice storm yesterday and last night we got snow!!!! We have between 3-4 inches with a sheet of ice underneath. It is pretty cool and all, but slick. Go figure... ice, snow... Jonah is just itching to go outside. He is READY!!! I am waiting until this afternoon when it gets above 25 deg. ;) I am such a mean mommy making him wait... Hope you enjoy your day!