Christmas Snow

What's the first sign that I haven't blogged enough on blogger over the last year?  I always dread having to upload each picture individually and how long it takes so I just don't do it.  Then I got on today and realized it will upload everything at once and insert it all right into my post just like wordpress.  So nice!  Maybe I'll have to start getting back to blogging on a more regular basis, that is if I can stay on top of my photo editing...  This pictures were easy because I didn't really have to edit them, which is why you get to see them. ;)  

Anyway, onto the pictures!  We were really able to enjoy the snow while we were visiting my parents in Utah this past December. 

At first Carter wasn't sure what to think of it, so he just hung out on the porch.

 I got to try out my new macro lense Gabe was so nice enough to give me for Christmas!  Actually all of these pictures were taken with it, mostly because I was too lazy to try to change my lense in the snow...

Bryant was so nice to shovel the snow for my mom, even though it was still snowing and more snow was collecting where he shoveled. ;)

Carter did venture off of the porch, but didn't like it one bit, if you couldn't tell...

Preston ran up to me holding something snow-covered in his hands.  Can you guess what it is?

Yep, his glasses.  We're just lucky we didn't lose a lense.

Of course Carter went back to hanging out on the porch.

He just watched Preston roll around in the snow.  No, we didn't bring all of our snow clothes with us, so they're wearing pajamas and the snow stuck right on.  After this day the nice neighbors let Preston borrow they're daughter's pink snow pants she had outgrown, now that was a sight!

This is my favorite little tree in my parent's front yard.  Isn't it pretty?

He was just soooo happy!

Once the driveway was shoveled Carter decided he could venture out to his favorite place, the road, as long as he didn't have to walk in the snow.  Unfortunately I had to keep a closer eye on him when he wasn't on the porch. ;)

Once Bryant was done shoveling he spent a lot of time playing with the boys.  They built an awesome snowman, and he was nice enough to help Preston up to the top for a little rest before he put the second snowball on.

Yep, Carter still doesn't like the snow.

But Preston likes being on top of the world.

Back to the driveway.

Elliott took a bathroom break and then high-tailed it back inside.  He's an old man who enjoys his warm cozy bed.

Carter took up time making circles of footprints on the driveway.

In the meantime Preston and Bryant finished off the snowman with the "hat" Preston made.

No, this is not the snowman they made, and no that U in the window is not in my parent's house.  This is their neighbors house.  When I asked if they were going to spraypaint their snowman he just said "why not?"  Maybe I need to think of things that way more often.  His girls did a great job making their version of a Ute Bob Marley snowman.  I think it's pretty cool that he let them each make their own artwork on the snowman.

The snowman was made by Dave #2.  Dave #1, the neighbor on the other side had this spiderweb up for halloween, and decided he would just decorate it for Christmas.  What do you think, should I have Gabe make one for us next year?

Bryant also made a really cool fort, and for some reason I only have a picture of it partly done, but Preston definitely thought it was pretty cool!

All of this happened the day before I got my appendix taken out, lucky me!  Lucky for me that I was able to have fun in the snow with my boys before I got sick, right?

Merry Christmas!

We hope you all have a wonderful and warm Holiday Season.  Unless there's snow.  Then it's okay if you're cold. ;)

*image credit Holly Aprecio Photography

*image credit Puzzle Piece Photography, yep that's me. :)

Snow, Snow, Snow

We've been enjoying the weather the past few days.  Especially after all the freezing cold rain we've been having.  I'll take cold and snow over that any day!  Yesterday morning we were all surprised to wake up to the fluffly stuff outside.  The boys couldn't stop looking out the window.  Doesn't this picture remind you of Dr. Seuss.  It must be the hair, and the way he's pulling on his jammies.  By the way, I didn't even know they made footie jammies in size 4t until someone gave these to us.  Preston loves them and wants to wear them every night, even if he has to take them all the way off to go to the bathroom.  ;) 

Once he realized I was taking his picture...

he decided to be shy for the camera.

Gabe got back from his church meeting in time to enjoy the snow with the boys.

Just in case you were wondering why he's dressed in a shirt and tie and the boys are still in jammies.

I was surprised at how excited Carter was about the snow.

and how excited he was about getting his picture taken....

I swear, I've never seen this face before. :)

Before bathtime and church we played with some legos (correction duplos...)

and had tickle contests on the couch.

This morning we woke up to even more snow.

Preston's preschool was only an hour due to the snow, and Gabe decided to come home early because we knew more snow was coming and he didn't want to get stuck in traffic.  We're glad he came home when he did.  His boss had a 4 hour commute.  He does ride the bus, but still, that's crazy.  The snow had melted some on the roads, then froze over so the ice was bad.  On top of that salting the roads is a new experience for people here so they're still trying to figure out how that works. :)  I'm not complaining.  We were just glad to have daddy home during a lot of the day, and he gets to work from home tomorrow too!  The boys had tons of fun playing with their "Moon Dough" barnyard while I started cooking dinner.

We probably should have gone out to play in the snow before we played inside, but we still had fun out in the cold even though it was almost dark when we got out and dark by the time we got in our house.  If you look closely you'll see even Bentley has a little jacket.  I would have gotten a picture of him but he didn't stand still long enough for me to get anything in focus in that light.  He was having WAY too much fun. :)

Gabe decided to use his shovel since he bought one last year and never had the chance to use it since we didn't have any snow.  He just piled the snow up for the boys.

Preston wouldn't hold still long for me either.  He just really wanted to make footprints in the snow.

Carter was trying to figure out where the rocks in the neighbors gravel driveway went.  He usually throws them down the grate.  It would probably help if he could see under that hat. :)

He also enjoyed running into the street as always.  Hopefully one day he'll learn...

Preston did a great job making footprints in the snow if you ask me.

Carter just made footprints on the sidewalk.

Our neighbors were kind enough to share they're sleds with us in their front yard. :)

Carter loved it!

Preston was too busy making footprints,

and jumping off this rock to try.  Maybe he'll learn someday...

We're hoping we'll just more snow playing in during the daylight hours tomorrow!

Dirty Day at the Park

A few people, including my mom have requested more pictures... of course. :)  So here are a few of Preston playing in the sandbox at a park he's been waiting to go to all summer.  

He enjoyed digging...

and building...

and getting completely covered in dirt.  Patched eye and all. :)