Whoa ~ SNOW

The weathermen called for it, but I have to admit that I didn't believe that it would actually snow and stick...in December ~ that usually happens in February or March around this part of the country. But the snow came, and came, and came. Here are some pictures of our day.

Riding home after lunch at the mall. Just a few flakes at 12:30pm

Wondering what she's supposed to do now
"Do you see that one?"

Fun in the SNOW

trying to make a snowball

He chased snowflakes all over the yard

2:45pm ~ a dusting of snow

It's beginning to get deep out here!

5:00pm ~ 4.5" of snow

Too bad this didn't happen a week later so we could have had a white Christmas!

7:45pm ~ 6.5" of snow

We should have a fun day tomorrow playing in all the snow that accumulates overnight! Stay tuned!

Cancelled Field Trip

Today should have been Reagan's 1st field trip of the year. Her class was going to the mall shopping, to eat at Chick-Fil-A, and then to see Santa. But the weather had other ideas. School let out early today because of snow in the forecast, and alas, no field trip for the class. Unless you are my daughter and have been excitedly talking about eating Chick-Fil-A at the mall for over a week ~ I couldn't break her heart. Since it was only raining at the time school closed, off to the mall we went for lunch and a carousel ride.

We ran into Ms Connie and she agreed to have lunch with us. We thought we'd see other disappointed classmates there, but we didn't.

Cooper enjoyed his spontaneous field trip Reagan (with a mouth full of food) was "so excited because this is so awesome!"

On the merry go round ~ she covers her ears until the attendant rings the bell to start the ride!

Now she's all smiles!

Cooper is not in to riding the horses, so he and I sit in the old man chair

Horrible picture of the two of us (rain is not my hair's friend), but every now and then I needed to prove my kids have a mommy

Keepsakes

A few weeks ago, Reagan, Cooper and I went to a pottery store so they could paint/decorate their own pottery. We picked up the final pieces earlier this week ~ and here are the results...

a plate to hold Santa's cookies

Reagan's Joy to the World ornament. Cooper's ornament ~ all the dots are his fingerprints

I got this ornament at the Christmas show last month, but hadn't posted a picture of it yet. This may be my new favorite ornament (purchased, not made!)

Bubba's Birthday

Happy Birthday Bubba!!

A few messages from Reagan

Cooper's wasn't in the message sending kind of mood!

Bazonga

Bazonga (lasagna for those not familiar with Reaganese) causes this...

...so we have to do this...

Rockin' It

The rocking chairs handmade by Papaw Carl (my dad's dad) are a favorite of Reagan and Cooper's. The love to see who can rock the fastest and the highest. Tonight was no exception.

Cooper would rather smile at the camera than race Reagan

Cooper still smiling ~ Reagan still trying to be the fastest rocker I won!

The rocking (and smiling) continued as it was time to put Cooper to bed

Reagan serenaded Cooper with "Rock a bye Baby" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

Prayer Girl

Sunday after church as we always do, Greg and I asked Reagan what she learned about in class. She told us she learned about "Mary and the baby Jesus". When we were having lunch Sunday, Reagan wanted to pray. Here is her prayer verbatim..."Dear Jesus, thank you for the Lord. Thank you that Mary had baby Jesus. Amen." How sweet is that? She is listening and absorbing everything she learns at Jesus' house and that makes Greg and me so proud.

Reagan received a pink princess Bible from a special friend for Thanksgiving. She likes to "read" it every day. She will sit at the table and look at the pages for what must seem like hours to her. The other day she told me, "this book is about God. It's all we know about God."

I love this girl ~ and I love that she knows Jesus.

Santa Crafts

Reagan made a Santa ornament to hang on the tree today.

making sure all the parts are there

sure hope this glue holds! finished product

Reagan and Santa

Santa in his new home ~ on the tree

Cartoon Coma

Needed

Cooper desperately needed a haircut...and today was his lucky day.

not to excited about where he's going

doesn't he look sharp?

Back at It!

After two weeks off from gymnastics (due to the holiday and a meet the following week), Reagan was ready to get back to her gymnastics class. She really has a great time there, has made new friends and gets to run some energy out!! Here are a few pictures from her time at the gym this morning.

Waiting patiently for her turn

lightening fast! Straddle stretches

Not sure why the pictures are blurry ~ using a flash, through a glass wall, moving subject...

butterfly stretches ~ when asked where she wanted to fly to, Reagan said she would "fly to see Santa"

Moving on to the balance beams

getting a little help from her teacher

she can do it all by herself

listening to the teacher

Lucky 13

December 7, 1996 ~ 13 years ago...Greg and I were married 13 years ago today! Hard to believe it's been that long. We've had a great 13 years ~ a few moves, a couple of kids, and just enjoying living life together ~ as much today as we did back then! I look forward to the next 13 years!

Photos courtesy of Reagan!!