SNOW!!!... finally

The winter has been crazy! I am by no means a snow bunny and if it weren't for my kids and husband I could go the whole winter without a single flake and be perfectly content. The rest of my family on the other hand, well I was starting to feel bad for them. So the snow finally came and the weekend started off perfect. With a two hour school delay on Friday and then playing out in the snow the rest of the weekend.  Lauren was out in the snow from early morning Saturday, came in for lunch and went back out in it until around 4pm when I made her come in. Hannah on the other hand was good with an hour that morning and that was it. I have a feeling she will be a little more like her mama as she grows up.

Lauren loves when Daddy snow blows. She walks right into the path of the "blown snow" every time. He started snow blowing before she had all her snow gear on and I've never watched her get ready so fast. All while screaming "Wait, wait, tell him to WAIT!!!"

4 wheeler fun! We were in the backyard with our neighbors who have a 4 wheeler and Mike pulled the girls around on an inner tube all morning.

And do you think Hannah even got close to that inner tube? NOPE! Her job was to stand their and look cute. She did a mighty fine job.

Finally in for the day. Snuggled up on the couch with some hot chocolate.

Painting Pottery Fun!

Yesterday was the last day of Christmas break. It was such a lovely break. It was nice to have some time to relax and not worry about homework, bedtimes and 6 am wake up calls. However, as much as I didn't love the 6 am alarm this morning, I am happy to return to regular programming. 
We decided to take the girls, and a friend of Lauren's, to paint pottery yesterday. There is a small studio in town called Ceramix 101. We have been there a couple of times and both girls love going. Lauren has even decided to have her birthday party there this year. 

Hannah decided she wanted to make a bowl for Daddy to put his change in.

Lauren opted for a gum ball machine

After Hannah finished Daddy's bowl she decided she need a little bowl for her change as well.

Lauren's friend, Sara, finished up her cupcake cookie jar.

All finished and showing off their finished projects! Although I think Hannah is more excited to show off her Snicker bar!

Happy New Year!

Happy 2012! This also marks the one year anniversary of my beloved blog. I would like to say that I wish I had posted more, did more with it but to be honest, I am impressed that it is still around at all. Go me! Plus, that gives me something to work on this year. :)

We brought the new year in with our great friends and neighbors, Mike and Patty and their girls! Daddy had to get up at 6:00 am for a trip so he only lasted until 11pm. We were sad but figured someone had to be the responsible one!

 Abby was giving the girls makeovers on NYE. First up was Lauren!

Next up was Julia, and Lauren was her manager!

The whole group

They were super excited, especially Hannah, to fill their wine glasses with juice to bring in the new year!

And let's not forget Bella. She turned 2 on NYE!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA!!!!

As I reflect on 2011 I couldn't be more at peace.

I have such an amazing husband and kids. 

I have the best friends and family a girl could ask.

Here's to 2012 that is as great as 2011!