We found some old photos and I thought I'd share them with you...

At the auto show.  We went to see what would be a good car for our growing family and decided on a buick enclave.  Unfortunately, that may remain a dream as Jerry found a neat jumper seat we can fit into the Tahoe to get by for a bit.  James also found his dream vehicle: the Suburban.  Why?  Because it has TWO TVs :)  The above photo is in front of a  wheel of an army truck that was on display.  Anything bigger than normal is worth a photo... the only photo we took!

Darling giggles.

It was a cuter moment when he didn't realize I was going to take a photo and he was actually looking at what Jerry was doing.  Great little helpers... sort of.

Getting to work on clean-up.

Checking out the insides.

Thought you might wonder where Lucas was.  I have no idea, but thought this photo was a good excuse. ;)

Finally, after 2 winters of knitting, my leg warmers are complete... YAY!  Now I'll have to wait 'til next year to make good use of them.  If you want to make a pair of your own, find the pattern at: http://www.purlbee.com/spiral-rib-leg-warmers/

Who doesn't like Oreos?

Car Caddy

I've been thinking of making this for the boys since I saw it on a blog before Christmas. (http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2009/12/cozy-car-caddy-tutorial.html)
I thought it was darling and would be perfect for our trips north and west.  Yesterday I finally sat down with my scrap material and made one.  Now I have to make another so the boys don't fight over it.
People come up with such fun ideas... I wish I had their genius, because then I could make some money on this stuff ;)

Here's the car caddy open.  There are 6 spaces to park your cars and a small roadway to use your imagination.

When you're ready to pack it away, just fold...

fold again...

fold once more, and secure with the velcroed strap.  Pretty neat, eh?

Winter has Finally Come!!

The balmy days could not last forever.  The good Lord has promised that even winter will never cease!  Yay!!  Because I do love to see the snow fall and cover all the dead brown grass and brush... and I love to see the wonder on the boys' faces as they watch it fall.

James with his snow angel.

Lucas :)

I was mean and didn't let Peter out, though he really wanted to be out.  But I tried before and with all the pants and mitts and hat... the poor child can't stay upright for more than 10 seconds.  And he was loosing his boots last time.  Maybe next time.  I know, I'm a wimp.

Balmy Days in January

We've been having such beautiful weather the past few weeks that you can't help but make yourself get out and enjoy it.  I say "make yourself", because I think my body hibernates in the winter without anyone realizing it.  I make excuses that it's far too cold to be outside unless there's something active to do... even then I give great pause.  But when it's 50 degrees in January, there's no excuse not to venture out.  Many of you might know that in front of our house there is a path that leads to some ponds.  They're working to make the area accessible to the public.  This is where we walked to.  Pretty nice, eh?  And right in our backyard.  Love it.

Christmas in America

On Christmas Eve eve, Santa visited our house!  (Because you know he can't possibly make it to everyone's house for Christmas morning, so we make him a deal that's a win-win situation)  In the morning the boys stood in awe before the tree... "Mom!  Santa came and left presents!!"  So hard was the wait to open; but they waited ever so patient.

Unfortunately, colds dominated our week... and beyond.  We had been invited out for Christmas, but had to stay home. :(  It was a lovely Christmas meal of reheated beans and pork on Christmas day for us.  But the company of eachother is the real blessing, isn't it?  And understanding, then, the love of God for us.  Welcome, then, His Child!