Snow snow snow snow and more snow.

So pretty much it has been snowing non-stop for over a week. At first it was all pretty and peaceful and now I just want it to stop!!! Post is closed again today, School was sent home early AGAIN and I don't dare to drive anywhere. CRAZY SNOW. The kids and I have been enjoying movie days......... The dogs are loving the snow. They frolic when they go outside. I have to go out and shovel the walks again just so they can be covered back up. I am complaining even though I know our earth needs the moisture.

On a happier note....... My dad is coming at the end of the month and staying for 6 days(or so). I am so excited to have him come. He will be baptising Parker. I just wish Trav could be here and also that we could share that special day with the rest of our family. I just get really excited knowing I will get lots of one on one time with my dad. I have plans to to run him ragged again. In a good way. HE HE!!

Trav is doing well. As well as you can do when one is away from family living in craziness. We miss him dearly. Parker still wont talk to him much on the web cam but then again he doesn't talk to anyone on the web cam. Its just not his thing I guess.

Sarriah had her first big girl phone call last week. One of her friends called and they chatted for about 20 Min's. I sat back watching her....... my young lady, and wondering how she grew up so fast. My next thought was oh crap........... its starting already, she is still a baby!!!!

Parker turns 8 soon. How did that happen?

I am now a primary teacher at church. I am doing the best I can but Parker says(I am his teacher) that I am boring and I have ruined his life. He says it in teasing but I really think he hates it because he has to be on his best behavior.

Sorry there wont be any pictures with this post. Its just an update and I haven't really taken any pictures in over a week. We are all healthy and well. In fact we get our second H1N1 shot this week. YAY!!!!!!

I also just finished a really good book. From the moment I started it I couldnt put it down. I love books that keep me interested. The book is called "Left to Tell". It was really inspiring. Thank you Laura. It was a great book.

Happy New Year's....................2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant believe another year has started. 2010 here we go!!!!!

I hope this year brings happiness, health and at least a little wealth to you all.

The kids and I celebrated with my friend Shannon at her home. We stayed up way to late, but we had a blast!!!!! Thanks Shannon!!!!!

I love you all and cant wait to see you this year.

Going back......................

Bath time.

SPRINKLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parker was in to dinosaurs, he was always growling and showing his teeth.

Harry Potter book release.

Harry Potter Jr.

I found this old Walmart photo disc today. I love going back and looking at my kids. They are so cute!!!

Merry Christmas

Look, Trav was in our Christmas morning pics!!!!

New ward robes for the kids!!!!

Let me just say...... Christmas was not nearly as fun this year because Trav wasnt here!!!!!

Now having said that, we had a great day. The kids got up at 2am and stayed up till 5:30am when they were pursting at the seems to get to their gifts. They both said they woke up because they heard his sleigh bells. Trav called at 6am and the unwrapping started...... took all of 10 mins, but at the end of it I didnt hear a sigle "Thats it". Success, they were both totally satisfied.

I got a snuggie from Laura and it is the coolest thing ever. Dad and Kar gave me a beautiful painting of the Sacred Grove. The kids got one of everything..... No joke!!!!

Now that Christmas is over, what next?????

Even though the kids were so very excited about their gifts we all know the true meaning of Christmas cannot be found under a tree. We enjoyed Christ's birthday very much.

MERRY

Christmas!!!!!!

IRAQ

Look at me cute hubby!

He celebrated Christmas in IRAQ.

snowy days

Let it snow, let it snow, LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!

So fun we have a backyard the kids can enjoy it in.

Christmas gatherings.

The kids saw Santa 3 times.

Parkers class Christmas party..... Food, crafts, movies, and games. Parkers teacher knows how to make the kid's happy.

HHC Christmas party........

Ward Christmas party......... No pics taken, but it was beautiful!

Movies night at Andrea's...............

This is Andrea.

Pics of the kids

I took these shots of the kids the other day. Thought they were cute.

H1N1

We got our shots. Here is the proof.

We get the second dose around Jan 15th.

Weihnacht markts

Andrea and I (upside down) at the Rothenburg Markt

Ansbach Markt

Nurnburg Markt

Ansbach

We have been to ALOT of Christmas markets this year. YAY! Nurnberg, Wurzburg, Ansbach, Windsbach, Rothenburg. I plan on going to more. These markets have really pushed me into the holiday spirit. The food and the atmosphere are just amazing. We were to cold to take pics in Wurzburg.