Let it Snow (or not)

Each year as winter approaches, I become increasingly saddened and agitated at the thought of shorter days and longer nights.  This winter season was no exception.  I have never been a fan of the chilly months and although I am a girl from Maine, I really just despise cold.  I was just thinking the other day of how this winter has not been that bad. I was actually starting to see a glimmer of hope and that the finish line of winter was in sight.  I should know better as to not think such positive thoughts because the next day there was a snowstorm.  Today it is still snowing and tomorrows outlook is - you know it - snow!  

Although I do not like the cold, I decided I was being a bit selfish and I bundled myself up to take the kids outside to play.  Okay, so I only lasted about 20 minutes, but at least I got out there.  The funny thing is, Arianna was the one demanding to go back inside because she said she was too cold! 

 

 

 

 

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Look What Ryan Did in the Playroom

Yup, there is no longer any room to walk, just trains and train track.  I would like to thank Thomas the train for finding his way into both my husband's and son's heart and taking over the entire downstairs playroom.  Okay, I admit it is sort of cool, but where is the room for the dollhouses? 

Ho Ho Howards Christmas 2009

This past Christmas was certainly a whirlwind. This week has been filled with family, presents, food, drinks etc. I think - okay, I know I have gained at least ten pounds within the past week. This is something I am not proud of and swear by next spring I will kick myself back into shape. Despite the aftermath from binging on sweets and fatty entrees, the family has had such an amazing Christmas season.


Christmas Eve was held at our house where I had made two large hams along with the fixings for roughly 12 family members, mainly the Howard side of the family along with my Mom. I am not going to lie, I was exhausted the entire evening but it was so worth it! Although I was beyond tired that night, I could not sleep as my mind was racing in anticipation of Christmas morning. I was so excited for the kids that I felt like one myself. I finally passed out and woke up to the alarm clock and an empty bed. I saw that Rylan was still sleeping but heard noises downstairs. I hurried to find Ryan staring at the TV with glossy eyes. Apparently Arianna had him up at 3:40 am and would not go back to sleep so he just brought her downstairs so she could play. He had spend most of the time trying to restrain her from opening all the presents. God bless him for being a trooper.


Rylan and my Mom finally woke up just as Dallie arrived to see the kids open their gifts that were stacked from one end of the room to the other. About 85 percent of the goods were from the grandparents - imagine that! The kids were so excited and I think they were a bit overwhelmed not knowing what to open next. Amazingly my angels roughed it and got through the present opening process, only to move on to getting fed and dressed so we could go to Ryan's parents house for more festivities. 

Christmas Eve

And then there was Christmas Morning

My Sister and Family 

 

Then off to Dallie and Papa's House! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then Cousin Lowell and Family arrived the next Day

 

 

 

 

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