Snowstorm!

When we woke up Tuesday morning, our front window had snow and ice blown onto it and frozen around like a frame. The storm we got had strong winds and cold temperatures! I think Tuesday's high was in the low 20's. Our boys were so excited to go play in the snow, that they went out before 8:00 to enjoy it! Our front porch got quite a bit of drifting on it, enough that the boys got out the sled and were able to make a small sledding ramp! We are so thankful for the snow we got! It has saved my boys from endless boredom (barely into their Christmas break) and gives us a chance for it to feel like a white winter. Jonas is in most of the pictures because he was the one who kept going back outside to play when the others were done.  Nathaniel came home for his lunch break and spent it building a snowman with the boys. The only carrotts we had were baby ones, so that is what the boys wanted to use! In the last picture, Logan is having his morning oatmeal and snow! He couldn't go outside that day because he had a fever and cough/nose gunk. He went out in the snow on Wednesday when it was lots warmer, but he didn't last long.  As soon as his gloves got snow on them, he was done.

Ward Christmas Party

Here we are waiting patiently for the big feast at our Ward Christmas Party.  Nathaniel caught Logan in a classic act of picking his nose! The boys were soooo hungry, or so they said, you can see who was happy despite that and who wasn't.  We had a delicious dinner that reminded us of Thanksgiving with stuffing, rolls, mashed potatoes, and fried or smoked turkey! No Santa Claus this year though, because the Bishop wanted a party more centered on the real meaning of Christmas. We got to watch a short video called Reflections of Christ that was very beautiful and moving. Afterwards, all the Relief Society sisters put together goody plates for each family to take home and give away. 

Christmastime!!

Yeah!! I have finally updated the blog to match the season! We did not have a computer there for a week, but now have it fixed.  Today we did gingerbread houses while Logan was down for a nap.  The boys have been waiting all week to do them and have the help of daddy. Can you see the frosting and candy smeared faces? The best part about doing gingerbread houses is munching on the goodies while doing them!  Well, we are having gorgeous weather today with sunshine, hardly any wind, and in the 50's.  Much of the day has been spent playing outside, riding bikes, and going to the park.  Monday we are supposed to get a winter storm, so we are taking advantage of this beautiful day!  Even though the boys said they were done with their gingerbread houses, it is now fifteen minutes later and they are 'improving' their houses by adding more.  If I let them, they will be at it for the rest of the day!