We actually have snow here- LOTS of snow! We have at least 6 inches and are definitely enjoying it. We've had several snowball fights, made 2 giant snowmen, and played...and played...and played some more!!!

The view from our porch- we sat outside sipping cocoa and taking it all in.

Yes, I taught them to do this.

Our snowmen looked like they were snuggling each other last night. By this morning they had both fallen over.

It took 2 men to put the mid-section on the snowman. Ethan played king of the mountain on it while he could.

Emma & Austin working on the snowman.

Nothin' like a good ol' fashioned snowball fight.

Merry Christmas! We have been so blessed this year and are grateful to have you all as friends and family. We hope this holiday season finds you in good health and brings you lots of joy.

So I had a terrible day recently- Katie was teething and miserable, and in 2 days I went from thinking I had life under control to being at my wit's end. I was literally singing to myself all day "Momma said there'll be days like this..." Our fam had tickets to see a big high school football game that night, and I decided I didn't want to miss it; even though Katie would likely still be miserable while we were there. So we went.

By the end of the night, I was in such a great mood! The weather was perfect, Katie loved being outside, the boys and I were cheering like crazy for our team, it was a really great game, and...our team won! I have to laugh at myself, but Fall Football truly has a healing effect on me.

My little guy turned 4...
He had a Halloween-themed party, so all the kids wore their costumes...

With all the goods from the pinata...

The highlight of the party was that Nona and Papi came over in their costumes too!! Special birthday hugs and kisses...Austin is such a blessing to our family. His sweet and hilarious personality keep us adoring and laughing with him. He already shows so many strengths which I know will benefit him and others throughout his life. Love you Little Man!