KD's Giggles

There is something so sweet and adorable about the giggle of a little baby. It's even cuter since she is super messy from eating and then playing in it.

a post about nothing

While I was vacuuming today, I noticed that one of my adorable little kiddies thought it would be a good idea to eat potato chips on the stairs and then squish them. So I busted out the hose and all the attachments. I couldn't get it to suck, so I sat down on the stairs to "fix" it. Nooshie came up to me and ever so kindly set his little hand on my shoulder and said "are you in time out, mom?"
I could only smile and laugh a little as I said no. How cute that he understood that no one was exempt from time outs on the stairs, including me.

In other news, I burnt both my arms with boiling water while making jello. C is lovingly calling it a freak jello accident and then noticed 2 hours later that our kitchen looked like a jello crime scene. I won't bore you with the details, but as I was pouring the boiling water into the mixing bowl, it slipped and slid out of my hand, I jumped back while Hot, hot water went flying everywhere and sticky jello mix spread all over my kitchen. I may have yelled something out and C came running. We of course are laughing about it now, but it really hurt. no blisters, though - so I'll survive. I'm still putting off the cleaning it up part, I am blogging instead :)

Later this evening I took Nooshie to sit on the potty while he tried to doodoo, but he couldn't concentrate. I gave him a hockey play by play book to look at while doing his business and wala! Poopy in the potty like a big boy for the first time ever! Mommy is so proud.

News Years Resolutions

Why is it called New Years Resolution?
Why is it that we wait until the end of a year to decide we need to change some things from last year?
Often times the things we want to do, never happen because we are creature of habits and tend to live the way we are used to and comfortable with.

Well, it takes 20 days to form a new habit. Can I do it?

Here are the following things I have added to my "I'm gonna change things this year" list :

1. Fiscal Responsibility. I'm a shopper. Worse than that, I shop on impulse. I'm not going to change the fact that I shop, oh no. Just changing the impulse thing. How am I gonna do that? I'm gonna live to the budget. The budget will come with accountability and a reward. The reward being something that will equate to a weekend away with no kids. That's very enticing to me, don't wanna screw this up.

2. Weight. Isn't this in some form on everyone's list? I'm going to take my gym membership and USE it. Imagine that. I'm also going to compete with my fantastic husband on the wii fit and become more fit. Also intend on eating better. Back to counting calories and little to no sugar.

I'm gonna do it this time, I swear!

3. Organization. I dislike clutter and yet my house has too much of it. I'm not the person that keeps everything, but I keep more than I should. I have storage for things I'm gonna sell on ebay and boxes filled with papers I want to file and haven't yet. I am also planning on coming up with a system for all of the kids wonderful pictures they draw for us. Keep 2 file 8 in the round file. Better organization in the kids rooms and especially the play room.

4. House Rules. I'm making a chart with the new house rules for the kids. We already have Rules, but this will be a chart even the 2 year old will know how to read. No excuses. Reward system chart with stickers instead of money and more accountability. I do way too much around here to keep doing everything. Kids can still be kids, but kids with responsibility - its good for them.

5. Date night for mom and dad. We have worked really hard to make sure that during the season dad gets one on one time with each of the kids. However, we have not made sure that mom and dad get this time. This year, we will! Even if it means that we schedule the entire year today, it WILL happen.

6. Family Home Evening. This is difficult for us, because Monday's rarely work. We try for another night, but then somehow it gets bumped. So this year, it's Monday with or without dad. It will eventually get easier, but today this is our life, so we work with it.

7. Spend less time on the computer blogging. Ok, so its not all blogging. There is email, facebook and online shopping. Maybe not less, just designated times as to never take away from the day with my kids. Starting tomorrow :)

I'm not making anymore. This is plenty - but this is my way of being able to do it. I have told all of you and I cannot take it back. Accountability.

Hair cut for Noosh

Nooshie has refused regular hair cuts.
His last hair cut was not finished because of his extreme tantrum, so his hair was only trimmed around his ears. We could stand it no more. His hair was officially long enough to pull it into a little piggy tail.
This morning while Dad is still on his "12 day stay at home and spend nothing but time with us vacation", we decided to tackle the hair as a team. Finally success.

Before

After

Favorite things

My favorite things today begin with the laughter in our home.

The nice quiet dinner. Simple, but yummy.

Noosh in a box.

Indoor snow. Made with a personal touch from our favorite two year old. (flour)

KD, cute as can be. She has learned to wave - and we cannot get enough.

The Thank you letters to Santa.

Channies and Dad's many hockey games. Quality time.

The homemade gifts from the littles that keep appearing under the tree.

The spirit and joy of the holiday.

The blessings on Christmas Eve ( a new family tradition).

Dishes with Dad. Yes, I said dishes. It is not so much the dishes part, as it is the spending time with Dad part.

The lazy day with naps and play.

The smiles on every face.


Today, such a good day. I had to share.

Best Gift Ever

It can't be measured by the number of presents under the tree

or the 4:45 am wake up call.

It can't be measured by the mess from crumpled paper or the amount of candy scattered on the floor or the 4 hours of putting things together when you are all done.

It is simply the time that we get to spend together that is the best gift of them all.

Wishing you and your family the best Christmas ever - Full of love and time.

Before 4:45 am

After. No other words needed.

Today

Today, I smile in content of our warm home

Today, I enjoy the children and the laughter that fills our house

Today, I laugh with the silly little banter I share with my better half

Today, I love my husband more than I did yesterday

Today, I spend it with my best friend. My eternal companion

Today, is a lot like yesterday, but more special because we celebrate.

Birthdays are special in our house -maybe no big party, but the love is amazing!

Happy Birthday C! You are an Amazing Dad and Husband! We love you!

To the moon.

There is a man

There is a man who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. His name is Robin Hood.

There is an old man who brings presents to the good and coal for the naughty. His name is Santa Claus.

There is a man who gave his life so we all could live in heaven again. His name is Jesus Christ.

There is a man that has given me his heart and will do anything for our family. He is my husband, and today is his birthday.

I love you C!

Looking Back

It was this time last year that our house was all packed up. We knew in November that there would be a move for us in the future, we just weren't sure which place we would choose. We prayed and prayed. Visited the temple. We kept getting the same feeling. Either place would be ok. I don't like choices like that. This was a huge decision for us. Would we really make the right one, was their a wrong one?

I am glad it was Iowa and not Oklahoma City. Neither of which I thought I would ever call home. Iowa was the best choice for our family, and C and I always spoke about coming back to the Midwest. We had a great time in Minnesota many years ago and we always knew that we wanted to move back to the Midwest, we just never thought this would be where we would land. I guess we always thought it would be a big city with tall buildings. The tallest building in the Quad Cities is seven stories.

C, is very happy at his job and loves baseball. We are locked in under a 5 year contract with 4 more to go. Where did this year go? Really? It is so hard to believe how fast time goes when your kids are little. My dad used to say that all the time, but he's right. Enjoy the little kiddies while they are still little, because before you know it they won't be little anymore.

Family time in our house is a coveted event. The Holidays are no exception, but become even more so since we are not going to be able to be with any of our family this year.
We spend a lot of time reminiscing and thinking about them.

The other morning I pulled out the scrapbook that Grandma made for us about Grandpa.
My dad made an early exit in this life and he is so deeply missed. Our children have done very well with this fact and from the time he first left us, we introduced them to his star, always watching over us, still giving us the opportunity to look up in the night sky and say good night. The star will almost always twinkle back and the kids are content with the knowledge that Grandpa will forever be with us in our hearts.

Since they are still fairly little we wanted to keep his memory alive. We frequent "the book" to look at his pictures and talk about how much we love him.

This time was a little different. I pulled the book from the bookcase and we looked through the pictures. We talked about the different events and then I took out a letter I wrote to my dad a year after he passed and I began to read it aloud. I had only read the first few lines before I could read no more. Chan urged me to continue. I struggled to begin again and Beans began to sob. She has not cried like this before. She could not help it. The feeling of peace and love in our home was so strong. Grandpa was sending his love and a great big hug. We were all soon crowded onto the couch bawling as I struggled to finish the letter. It was a special moment and I am grateful for our beloved family time.

I just wanted to let Grandpa know that we are thinking of him and we love him. We speak of him daily as he is always in our hearts. It has been almost three years now, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with mom. We love you both and wish we could be with you.

According to Daddy

Apparently the most important birthday's EVER, occur within 3 days of each other.

In case you are unaware, they are as follows:
Tuesday, December 23rd - Joseph Smith
Wednesday, December 24th - Daddy
Thursday, December 25th - Jesus

There you have it. Gospel according to Daddy :)

What a mess

KD is beginning to enjoy chomping with her new set of chompers. Her favorites are toast and graham crackers. You can tell by the look of her shirt that she enjoys them to the very last crumb.

She was even given a candy cane to taste, and well..... then a bath.:)

The candy cane instigator

That is one sticky mess!

Predictable laughter

There is one thing about me that C totally gets. My dad used to pay him 5 dollars a day to be my friend and that was funny. Just as funny as C telling the daylight savings time joke over and over and over again. Yes dear, it is still funny - I just keep my laughter in and it makes my eyes roll. Its uncontrollable, really.

But just last night C and I were having a conversation in the living room and out of nowhere, he stops and just points to the TV. I of course look to see what it is and then realize, he gets me. He knew that I was going to laugh. Just like I have laughed the previous 5 times that night at the same commercial. I'm predictable. Its the little things that humor me and humor me and humor me.

So without any more waiting - this is my silly laughter. The little things that make me smile.

cuddle time

Its no secret that its cold here.
We still run our heat like its cheap, but it has also been fun to just cuddle in some blankets.

It looks as though we are going to have a white Christmas and while we are excited for some fresh snow for the Holidays, it will be piling itself on top of more snow and some ice that is expected to fall today and tomorrow and the next day and the next day.

Beans, Daddy and Nooshie

Chan, Daddy and Beans

Captain Diaper Head!

Please and Thank you

Talk about a smile that can melt your heart. Nooshie is just the sweetest little boy. He is beginning to really appreciate having a baby in the house and now that she can sit on her own, he sits and includes her when he plays. He still doesn't understand "soft" play though. Just today he was playing with her face, like chubby bunny pushing her cheeks together as hard as he could and then would take his turn and do it to himself. He was laughing and laughing, KD began laughing back but only because she laughs with laughter, she really didn't appreciate the cheek pushing game.

I always thought that the number two was met with the word terrible in front of it. While he still has his moments, his manners are a welcome sight and always bring a smile to our faces.
Always remembering please and thank you, it is hard to ever say no. The other day he asked for a particular snack and we didn't have any left. He thought he forgot his manners, so he repeated his desire remembering to use his please and thank you with this request. It broke my heart to once again have to tell him that we would have to go to the store to get it. Surprisingly, there was no outburst, he just excitedly exclaimed his "Oh, Thank you!" and quickly ran to go get his coat.

Then Last night, he decided once again, that 4 am was an acceptable time to be awake. It is difficult to be upset when he is so polite. Honestly he probably continues to get up at this hour because he doesn't get in trouble for it. He asked me for a Peanut Butter sandwich, and normally at 4 I might mumble something not so nice, but because of his please and thank you I found myself downstairs spreading some peanut butter onto bread. I was joined by C in helping with some milk. We set him up in the playroom and he eventually went back to sleep. I'm not sure where this little boy came from, but he's a keeper!

7 Months Old

I cannot believe it - our baby is already 7 months old. Where did the time go?
She is such a blessing and joy and we are so grateful that she is a part of our family.

Weighing in at almost 18lbs, she has cut her first 2 bottom teeth, she is now sitting by herself unassisted and loves to play with her self in the mirror. We love you sweet KD!

Frost Fest

Today was Frost Fest at the Ball Park and the kids had a great time!
They visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus, they decorated baseballs with the help of Miss Iowa, they decorated some of the cookies that Mrs. Claus made - there were coloring pages, hot chocolate and of course Rascal! A great way to spend our Saturday!

Daddy, the kids and Rascal

Beans and Abbey

Mr. and Mrs. Claus - meet the Howerton children, they are on your list somewhere....

This is where they first spotted Mrs. Claus - Nooshie kept showing her his suckers

When you first walk in, they had a musical Mr. Grinch - the kids loved it!

Sunshine

Oh how nice it is to open the blinds in my beloved little house today. I haven't had the sun shine through in days and suddenly I am taken back by the mess. Ugh!
My precious little 2 year old is following behind me, unfolding what I have just folded, taking out the things I just put away.
The baby is sleeping and there is Christmas Music playing. The smell of cleaner in the air. Ahhhh. Refreshing.

I'm feeling better today after a decent nights sleep. My amazing hubby back home from Baseball Winter Meetings. Did I mention he booked me a 1 hour massage session on Saturday? Yep, he's amazing. Totally loves me and appreciates me and who can blame him? Have you seen me?
Ok, enough of the gushy stuff.

Life is back in its own routine, no rushing, no throwing up, no dirty hair, no more dishes piled in the sink. Sometimes it is nice to step back and be thankful for the little things. Friends. Each other. Our health. The power of a Priesthood blessing, and the comfort of family.

Oh blessed sunshine. Shine on!

4 AM

At 4 am, there were 4 people awake in my house.
At 4 am, 3 little kids did not know what "shhhh" meant
At 4 am, 1 of them assumed that turning on every light in the house was ok.
At 4 am, I noticed that there were 2 boxes of fruit snacks in the kids bedrooms
At 4 am, they were eating them all.
At 7 am, the 1 that woke up the others is now asleep.

Mommy Diaries - Day 4

Ok, so I think my limit on being a "single" mom is about 3 days.

Everything.

I mean everything is annoying to me.
It probably doesn't help having a sick baby, but holy cow - do you have a hush button?
Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and I will do anything for them, but I think that showers were meant to be taken every day or every other, but not one in every four. I have managed to brush my teeth and wash my face every day. I was lucky to get thrown up on so that I would be forced to take the break to change my clothes. Its a crazy house!

I had the kids ready for school this morning and was going to have them there on time. (I don't normally take the kids to school, C does) when KD being her sick little self threw up all over her clothes and then pooped all the way up the back of her one piece outfit. Needless to say, the kids were late. Hey, I tried. I cannot control bodily functions when they are not my own.

I had great plans for this week with an outing planned for every day, and then with KD sick, it made going to the store challenging. If she was awake, she was whiney and throwing up, if she was asleep I was just grateful to get her that way and didn't want to mess with it.

I called her pediatrician today and spoke with the nurse. I was getting concerned about dehydration. She said that there is a gastro bug going around and that the best thing for me to do was a very systematic dosing of pedialyte to help keep her healthy. I am happy to report that by doing this very specifically, that KD has not thrown up all day and has been able to keep all of her pedialyte in her little belly. (man, I hope I didn't just jinx that)

Daddy comes home tomorrow and we cannot wait. He keeps telling me how he wants to hold me and I think that if one more person touches me right now, I might have a meltdown. I need a break. I am hoping that he will give me a little outing without kids to help me find some peace of mind. It will be nice to sleep soundly though.

The Mommy Diaries Day 3

There was a little bit of me wishing that there was no school today. No luck. I only wanted 10 more minutes in my nice warm bed. I turned the alarm off and slept for another 20, oops.

Poor little KD has the stomach flu. Or at least the symptoms of it. She throws up immediately after eating and started doing this last night. She has continued the trend all day - I'm hoping that popsicles will help keep her hydrated, otherwise I'm out of ideas. It's difficult keeping fluids in a 6 mo old. She just wants to lay down. She has been laying on her belly, which must be the most comfortable for her, since she normally complains about it. Chan is having a hard time leaving her alone, he just wants to pick her up and play with her. I've reminded him that he could become a target at anytime.

Nooshie and I had a great conversation where he wanted to tell me something then he couldn't remember what it was. Then out of nowhere, he remembered and told me he loved me. I love hearing those words out of the mouth of a two year old. So adorable. He then followed it up with "I don't hate you"
Well, that's good.

Beans discovered some presents today, lucky for me they were the wrapped ones from grandma and grandpa. She quickly set hers down and exclaimed "I didn't see anything!" hmmmm, a little guilty there?

Still surviving and counting down for Daddy to come home. Tick Tock Tick Tock.....

weight control

So I have big hopes for losing the baby weight.

Seriously.

Actually I have probably lost the baby weight and what I have now is just plain eating too much weight, but let me pretend its not that bad and we'll blame the baby weight (6 months later).

But as I sit here and decided to read a few emails and see if anybody wrote me to let me know how much they love me, I realized that if I so desire to loose a couple sizes that I seriously need to start with the things around me.
There are chocolates, Good & Plenty's and a christmas tree cake. How on earth did this become my comfort food and how on earth did it get over here? All of it?

I keep thinking in my head that tomorrow I will start eating healthier and tomorrow I will go for a walk or something exercisey and then nothing. The typical excuses. It's too cold do to that or the babies are sleeping and I could really get a lot done around the house, or I'm too tired.
Why is sitting, watching T.V., easier than sitting, watching T.V. and stretching my muscles followed with a light work out of sit ups or pilates?

I keep thinking in my head, someday soon I'm gonna look hot. Someday, I can sing "I'm bringing sexy back" and it will actually apply.
But I keep pushing someday, to the next day and the next and the next.

I obviously need more motivation. Come drag my sorry behind out of my house and lets do something that does not involve food or spending money. (cause I am also bad at that)
Anybody?

I even have a membership to the Y but need to know what to do. I have personally NEVER been there, but I desire too. New Years cannot wait or my weight will be really bad. ooh I love fudge.
I need carrots.

Mommy Diaries - Day 2

Sleep? What Sleep?

KD is teething, and not like she's gonna get some teeth, but more as in, she has already cut a tooth at the bottom of her precious little smile.
She was awake every 10 minutes last night reminding me that it hurts a little, like I have never had to do it or live through it with 3 other kids, but whatever.

I left mid morning to go to a friends house and make bows, when it started to drop freezing rain from the sky. It turned everything to ice within minutes and the roads were challenging. I slid a couple of times while driving. luckily the curb was there to change my direction. I only bit the dust once and I have to admit it since it happened in front of someone.
The difference between Iowa and Washington in freezing rain, is that Iowa had trucks on the road almost immediately dropping salt/sand and the roads were clear again within 40 minutes. If this happened in the NW, the towns would shut down for the day.

After I picked up the kids from school, Beans did her routine of showing me every speck of paper in her back pack. "and I cut this piece to look like a bean, and this one is a circle..." anyway, the interesting project she did in centers (free time) was she made a skirt. Sort of like watching me make hers, she taped like 3 pieces of paper together, colored the alphabet and all of her shapes all over, cut the bottom to look like a fringe and then slipped it on over her pants. Once again, the creative child. Let nothing stop her.

Chan made his ritual stop in the restroom after school and yelled out for toilet paper. I was feeding KD, so I asked Beans to help. She gave me every excuse "my papers are in the way, I can't move" so Nooshie very willingly volunteered and was off to the other bathroom to get his brother some TP. 5 minutes later, Nooshie was back with one square of toilet paper for his fellow pooper, still waiting on the potty. I laughed inside and then gave him praise for such a great job.
Chan insisted it was going to be enough, I had Beans go get some more just in case. Nooshie then went to the fridge and grabbed the 2 liter of soda and started drinking it like it wasn't just as big as he is. It was half full, so when he set it down on the floor it practically fell out of his little hands. I could only laugh and watch him do it again. How do you punish cuteness?

Its only day two of daddy being gone and so far I am still holding my own, I intend to continue this trend for 3 more days, but we'll see. No relief pitching in the evening is like standing in the snow with only your socks on. Eventually your feet will get wet.

Mommy Diaries - Day 1

C left for the baseball winter meetings this morning. It's just me and the kids for the next few days. I never like it when he has to leave town, but this time even he really didn't want to leave. It is hard to do this job when you have a family. Not because the job itself is too hard, but wanting to spend time with the family is limited.

I was brave and took all the kids to church by myself. It started out well. Kids all got dressed and were behaved. The older ones went to class by themselves unassisted, Nooshie went to his class and then it was just me and KD. She didn't last long in Gospel Doctrine, but I tried and that is worth a gold star for the effort.

It wasn't long in Relief Society before I was being summoned from those on high in the Primary. I asked which child it was that needed me, but then immediately wanted to take it back, because I knew. Poor Channie. He was having a moment and having a meltdown. His meltdowns have graduated from lying on the ground, kicking screaming, to straight out kicking and hitting and saying anything he can think of that will register a response from anyone who cares to listen.
I feel bad for those that have never experienced this before. Probably shocking. I felt bad that they had to witness it to this degree. It is especially difficult being LDS and teaching our children of Christ and his gospel, then to see a child that acts the polar opposite.
With C out of town I sort of expected that he might act out a little. I asked them if they would get a brother to help me out. The PP had the sightfulness (I know, not a word, but you know what I mean) to ask the one person in my opinion that could not have been a better fit. He is a big guy and to a kid, he's a superhero big. He also has a child on the autism spectrum so it was easy for Chan to immediately respond to him and they went for a walk. I am going to work with the primary to get a system in place that Chan is familiar with. Hopefully this is an isolated incident, but you can never rule anything out. I am sure that I looked as though I was acting like this was no big deal and it may not have been received well, but honestly, the bigger deal that this is made into. The bigger deal he will make it.

Anyway, my sweet little boy is back. We arrived home after church and he proceeded to make all the kids something to eat. He then proceeded to help pick up around the house so that I could invite his primary teacher over to "play". I never fully know what makes him tick, but I sure love his sweet heart.

Nooshie is having fun with KD and teasing her with her own bottle. I put in some banana juice per her doctor and finally Nooshie decided to try it. No, thank you. She can keep her baba.
On to the next best thing. Annoy Chan a little then take all of dad's collectible hockey Christmas ornaments out of their boxes and play with them like they are toys. "Please, don't break those Noosh, O.K.?"

Beansie is playing school and having all of her students (dolls and stuffed animals) draw pictures. That's a lot of paper. She likes to teach them on the stairs so that they can all see her easier. So creative and yet a lot of toys all over the place.

I am not sure how the rest of the week will go, but I sure hope it continues on the stream of nice.
We have changed our "Santa" clock to be when "Daddy gets home" clock. I have made plans for every day this week to keep myself occupied during the day. I cannot wait til he is home again, we miss him already and it's only been half the day. (sigh)

Say Cheese

Letter

Dear Emergency Room Staff,

I greatly appreciate your services last night and thank you for your time. However, I did want to make you aware that making me feel stupid for making the choice to bring my son in and then overlooking the problem is deeply disappointing.

Let me first point out, that my choice to bring him in, was not on my own accord. I actually called his pediatrician first and asked for a last minute same day appointment with them. They were happy to oblige but were concerned that my sweet, normally happy go lucky little boy would be dehydrated and require your services. This call was made solely on the fact that they didn't want for me to pay for an ambulance to take my angel boy from their office to your hospital.

Upon arriving at your quaint ER with no parking close by, and signing in. I was greeted with the admissions nurse who quickly called me stupid for not giving my sick little boy Tylenol or Motrin with a 102.5 temp. Why, wouldn't I do this you ask? Well, I had just gotten off the phone with the pediatrician who told me to go straight to the ER. I did not stop to pull out my Tylenol, knowing that you would most likely administer this to my cutie pie. Once I was shoved into the Fast Track room like an over reactive mother. Your Nurse that greeted me, was the same nurse that I had with my spouse just 5 days earlier. You honestly must think we are a house full of hypochondriacs, but really we are logical.

After your physicians looked at my lethargic little boy and took some labs , you had ruled out ear infection, strep, and dehydration (borderline). You officially called it a "viral thing" and sent a rather dumb feeling momma on her way. (albeit, 2 hours later)

Lucky for you, I already had an appointment at the pediatricians office today for my baby girl's 6 month check up. While I was there, they went ahead and pulled my snotty faced little boys chart and had the doc look him over.
Turns out, this momma, not so stupid. I understand that you are entitled to your opinion, but when you say NO ear infection, what you really meant was he has one. and when you said no Strep, what you really meant was He needs antibiotics.

You see, it turns out, I know my kids. When they are not feeling well. I know the difference between a cold/ viral thing and something that requires medical attention by someone with a medical degree.

Anyway, lucky for you we got this straightened out.

Sincerely,
Not so stupid Momma

Blog Worthy!

Some fun videos of LDS missionaries. Thanks to a friend in WA that sent at least one of these to me, I think Blog worthy. Have a good laugh.

oh Christmas Tree

We set up our tree on Saturday. Yes, its fake. It is sitting in front of where our heater blows, so we opted to not have a dry tree, and well safety too. Each of the kids painted a new wooden ornament and hung it on the tree.

So, while it is cold outside, it is nice and cozy inside with plenty of Hot Cocoa and the glow of Christmas in every room. Also, Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Howerton for the AWESOME shirts! they are a big hit!

Winter Wonderland

Its snowing.

Again.

This time 4-6 inches expected. Its early in this wonderland with the snow, so of course it is a welcome sight, especially for the kids.

Beans, after school.

Nooshie

KD Strongly dislikes her snow suit, of course she didn't tell me that, I'm just guessing by her response while wearing it. :)

Chan left his bike outside, in the yard and not under cover - so, snow covered is the result.

I also noticed this sign outside of the kids school. While parked 10 feet from it, and the snow plow going around me.

Man, I love it when it is so cold - that icicles hang from our license plate (sarcastic of course)

Our street. Side streets do not get plowed hardly ever and Never Ever the first day.