Fun in the Snow

Well most people around here have a bit of snow, beautiful snow. The only bad thing is that I hear it is supposed to melt by Christmas!!! bummer, ya never know though, maybe we will actually have a white Christmas.
Alan has been able to be home most of this week because it is hard to shovel through piling up snow as he tries to do his job I would imagine. So we have spent a bit of time outdoors playing in the snow.

Even the dogs love it!

Emmy didn't make it super long out there...she has lost her gloves and is not happy about it!

Isaiah was all smiles

Quite the big helper these days :)

Emery Grace 2nd Birthday!

December 5th Emmy turned 2 and on Saturday when we finally got a chance to give her a little party, she was so excited! Of course I forgot to get out the video camera to tape her squeals and fight with the first present because she couldn't find the opening, but at least I got some pictures!








She got a baby with highchair and set of plastic dishes that Isaiah and Emmy served tea to us in as long as they were allowed to stay awake that night.

By the way Lisa, I heard last night while Emmy walked around calling again and again, that the dolls name is Kenna :) cute

Grandma fixing her princess crown
(which she loves and still tries to keep on her head)







Isaiah loves the happy birthday song :) and he sings it well and LOUD









And here she is, princess Emmy sporting her brothers water shoes and socks which she put on herself! I tried to tell her it didn't go with that outfit, but she didn't seem to care :)

Christmas Tree Lighting #2

Decorating our tree












Playing with and wearing most of the ornaments before putting them on the tree
















Daddy helping an eager decorator













counting to make sure they are all there











so proud of the accomplishment :)

Christmas Tree Lighting

Here is the one Emmy says she wants










Isaiah is not quite sure what to think about this...












We all help each other :)








This tree will somehow fit in our house

Thanksgiving Pictures

Well we are back from Thanksgiving vacation. We have actually been home for a week or so, but I finally cleaned out the car and found our camera :) We are NOT GOOD about cleaning out the car soon after we get home, it is the dreaded task and we put it off for as long as possible.
Anyway, we all survived the 10+ hour drive one way along HY 84 through our old home Portland on to Boise, Idaho for a wonderful time spent with family. The kids did wonderfully and slept almost half of the way each time (we left at about 3 am). We had a great time with our family there and even saw a couple friends that we try to get together with during the holidays. What a blessing. We ate so well, I got to have Starbucks and Moxie Java, we had lots of laughs, and actually got to watch a couple movies all the way through because all the kids (ages 4,3,2&1) are sleeping better each year so we parents are thankful to have some time together.

Hmmm, I wonder what game Isaiah thinks he is playing?Notice the only picture of me this time. Taken by Isaiah after a very short wrestling match (I hate to wrestle because with hardly any effort at all, I get a bloody nose EVERY TIME!!!

I love this picture of Emery at the park. I don't remember what she was saying, but it is cute.

This is actually taken after a fun filled couple hours at an indoor activity center where we all played arcade games and ran around (but we mothers spent most of our time trying to keep track of the little kids). Very exhausting, but fun. Here the kids are waiting for their lunch.

Emmy loved sitting on this little ride. I never put any money in it, but she seems to have a crush on Spiderman. Maybe because big brother talks about being Spiderman or something

Here are some pictures of our days in the parks. The cold, crisp Boise air was great!

Looking at all the ducks

Out in the yard playing frizbee, Isaiah is quite the thrower

A full house awaiting the Boise State football kickoff the day after Thanksgiving. I am always glad they win because that makes the man of the house smile even more :) But the Broncos haven't disapointed any of us for some time now...

Some fun during the game.

All the kids collapsing after about 100 times around the house

Taking some time to color with Chelsa



Now the birthdays begin...

Emery turned 2 on December 5th, so this is the first birthday party she got at her cousin's house. They love birthdays can you tell?

The kids spending some time outside playing together

cousins