We got Snow.

(see those rocks? they were buried way under along with everything else)

School was delayed two hours. I had to go uncover the van to take the kids to school and then slip and slide our way there.

I was already out and we were pretty much out of food so why not stop by the store.
I saw two people from the ward there so I'm not the only crazy one.

Well, they didn't have two small children with them. One of which still can't walk on her ankle because it hurts. So guess who gets to carry her and push the cart.

As we made our way to the car it was still snowing. The kind where it doesn't matter which way you turn the snow is blowing right in your face and you want to shut your eyes.

Loading the groceries was great as the bags and the car filled with snow.

When I got home I tried to pull into our steep driveway and slid side ways half way up. It took four tries to pull up all the way and look straight enough. Then I got to carry all the groceries up to the house. In wet bags remember.

Only to find that famous 3 yr old sipping out of my soda straw. Contaminated.

If you were to look into the front yard you would have seen the 5 yr old dancing all over the fresh snow, grabbing arm fulls throwing it into the air as if there wasn't enough falling down already. Laying in it. Laughing and giggling the whole time. You must hear this girls giggles to appreciate the moment.

The down side is the only snow friendly apparel she had on was boots. She refused to wear a coat and had on a thin sweater. She was covered in snow from head to toe, which means she was wet. Nice.

Did I mention that I don't have any snow clothes or boots? So my toes were wet and cold. I lovingly sacrificed my boots to the 10yr old with huge feet. The things we do for our children.

Later I got to slide my way to the kids school. They were the last kids to emerge. This always annoys me. Did I cross the 10yr old mind while she lazily erased the boards so she could get a jolly rancher? I am not a taxi! Next time I might just charge a jolly rancher. And the poor 7yr old gets dragged along for the ride and gets no reward.

My lazy self ordered pizza for movie night so I didn't have to drive to the gross but awesome $5.00 hot and ready. It came. And it was a mushy mess. The kind where you grab a slice and the crust is the only thing that makes it to your plate. Serves me right for making someone else drive on the dark snowy roads. He showed up in a full snow suit. The 7yr old told him he really liked his outfit. Ha!

The Mr. never showed up.

And the kids are running around the house chasing each other and screaming. Funny how bed time does that to them. That's not what it does to me.

Friday Letters

Dear Husband, you got a day off last week, nice. Dear Nielson's, it was fun to have you visit. Some how we never get very much sleep, but there is usually plenty of laughing. Thanks for putting up with a half unpacked messy house. Oh, and crazy kids. Dear Snow, you came floating down for days and buried the Mr. car. Dear Snowday, you were met with "awesome" responses from the school goers. And resulted in a messy house. Dear Sledding, the kids absolutely love you, they laugh and smile the whole time. Dear B of A, you stink. That is all. Dear Snow Clothes, boots, coats, gloves, hats, suits, sleds. 4 kids, on off, on off you exhaust me. Dear Pink Cast, you live in the trash now and you smell. Bubble baths here we come. Hallelujah!! Dear Ice sickles, I think you threatened my life when I walked out the front door and you came crashing to the ground followed by my slipping on ice just walking to the driveway with a 3 yr old in my arms. Don't worry we survived without injury. But I did get a lecture on safety from my 5 yr old. Dear Answering Machine, what's that? the Bishop wants to see me? But I already have a calling? uh oh. Dear Rico, haven't seen you much this week, but you have been at the temple and serving. I like that.

Snow

This is how it started.


By the time it was over this rose bush was completely buried.


Along with anything that got left in the back yard.

Pine Cones and a Purpose.

We have big pine cones here.

The size of Hazels head big.

Last night she came up to me and said "mom, my life has a purpose". It caught me by surprise. Isn't that what every mother wants to hear their 3 yr old say. Smile.

Cast Off

Haha get it? Well, I know my Sis will.


I really can't wait for this thing to come off. She hates baths now. And she runs and bangs the thing all over until her ankle hurts and then she is super cranky and wants me to carry her everywhere for the rest of the day.

And the thing is slowly chipping away. It is making the skin on the top of her toes rub off. ouch! And I have caught Avary trying to pull it off more than once.

Dear Husband, you came home at lunch and drove the kids to school and scraped all the snow off my windshield. +10 points for you. Dear Snow, I love to watch you silently fall and turn my backyard into a winter wonderland. So peaceful, especially when I am warm. Dear Headache, once again you are cramping my style. Dear Late Start snow day, I enjoy sleeping in and having extra time to get the kids ready. Dear Family, thank you for sending valentines in the mail, who doesn't love mail? We felt the love. Dear Little Caesars Pizza, your hot and ready $5.00 pizza is kinda gross but awesome at the same time. Dear Barque's Red Cream Soda, all I can say is mmmmmm. Dear Pink Cast, 7 more days till we throw you in the trash. I can't wait. Dear Rico, you made it through a whole Valentines day and even gave me a gift. How did that happen?

Mr. Chili

Yes, this is what you think it is.

Haha! A house warming gift from the landlord? It was left on the windowsill.

It says For decorative use only. Hilarious!

I think He's called Mr. Chili for more than one reason.

Beware: If you come and visit this just might end up in your bag. Smile. If so keep passing it along.

Valentines

I woke up this morning to this. He actually remembered me on Valentines this year. And it was thoughtful too. smile. He must not mind if I'm chubby. Haha

Lunch with my little Valentines. Although I don't think Hazel has ever eaten a sandwich in her life and probably never will. It looked cute on her plate.

Now I have to think of something for dinner.

Love this

Isn't this the cutest thing!

I am going to frame some for my kids rooms in different colors.

Friday Letters

her choice of clothing, it was freezing that day

Dear Husband, still loving your job, you are very lucky. Dear Briana, it was good to spend the day with you and see Jr High girls all grown up. I don't know how you lasted that long, I was tired. Dear Highway 80, you are the most gorgeous drive to Sacramento. Two hours felt like 20 minutes. Dear Bishop, you invited us over for dinner during the super bowl, sneeky. We don't get that channel anyway. Dear Play Group, you are welcome conversation with adults and Avary finding a friend is a bonus. Dear Boxes, how can there still be so many of you. I feel like my mind is playing tricks on me. Dear Children, sometimes it is painful for me to let you pick out your clothes and other times it is cute. Dear Ricardo, thanks for the note on the mirror. Dry erase marker on the mirror, good idea.

Yeah

Hazel is pretending to be a dog. She she comes over to my chair and starts making a psssssssssss sound. Laughs and says she just peed on the leg of my chair. And then runs away.

This is proof that children are born with their own personality. I am just glad she was pretending.

I am still not unpacked. There is not a place for everything. And this house is shaped weird and I can't make the furniture look right.

And for some reason it seems like the laundry has doubled since we moved here. The kids whining has doubled too.

This months goal is to hang something somewhere on the walls before 2 yrs have past and there are no pictures up.



Kade said "Mom, tell me, can you resist this face"? I started laughing "well.....can you"?

Friday Letters

Dear Husband, this week you took a sick day when I had a migraine. Dear Migraines, you have plagued me too many days this week, you really rain on my parade. What's up with that? Dear Briana, I was so happy to spend the day with you. I love your sweet spirit and you have fully won over little Avary, she says she misses you.Ha! I hope you come again. Dear Little Sis, I hope you had a great birthday. I really wish I could have spent it with you. Dear Kade, you came home with a note from your teacher saying you were Totally Awesome. And you didn't even want to go to school. I love you bud. Dear Mortal Instrument Series, 2 thumbs up for you. Dear Mom, I love that you send us letters, it's a little piece of you and it makes us smile. Dear Mini Heater, your home is next to my bed pointed right at me. Love it. Dear Hubs, this is the month of February, Valentines Day is in this month. Just sayin.