Let it Snow!!

Mack and Laney loved playing in the snow today.

School was canceled and the gym was closed so we took advantage of the fresh snow and the sunshine.




This is a short movie of the girls and their favorite past time. Great Grandmother Davis sent them both kid sized sofa chairs. They have found many ways to use these and this is just one of them. They can do this for hours!

Since I was stuck in the house all day with the kids I had time to continue this blog with Laney's 3rd birthday pictures.

Tinker Bell was on her cake this year. This is her favorite movie so it seemed appropriate and this Christmas she was into singing the songs so now she has turned "Jingle Bells" into 'Tinker Bell".



Many family members came down from up north and had fun jumping and goofing off in the gym.
Neighbors and friends came too. It was a great time to catch up with friends and show my family the gym and our house.

More Christmas Photos

More Christmas Photos......



A few more photos from Christmas morning. Life has been so busy with the kids, work, and Laney's birthday that this has been the first time I can actually sit down at the computer and add to my blog.

Laney got her first horse on a stick! Laney and Elli love these horses! Just to prove that good old fashion toys are still fun.



The girls had a great time with the packaging peanuts from one of Mack's gifts. It sure was a good time until I had to clean them all up! Not such a good time!


Uncle Matt and Auntie Jodi came by later to have a huge feast and play games! The night ended with a fun poker game. I only mention this because I won when it came down to Bill and I! I tell him that he is the one that taught me how to play so even though I beat him he still can claim a small part of the victory!


This was a wonderful Christmas at home with my family! These special times brings me back to my favorite quote..."Life is not measured by how many breathes we take but by how many times are breath is taken away."

Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Well, Christmas has come and gone. With all of hustle of preparing for the holidays now we can kick back and enjoy each other. We are so blessed that we all were healthy and safe this holiday. Here are my favorite photos from this month....
The beginning of the month started with a night downtown at a Pacer's game.
Mack's Dad gave us all tickets (court side seats) to watch a game. Mack invited his buddy Reese. We all had a great time with this experience and agreed the only way to watch a game is court side seats.




Then we were off to celebrate Christmas with the family up north. Alison and Ben hosted the annual Howell Christmas Bash. Of coarse lots of food, games, and visiting with family.
Laney and Elli received their first dollhouse. Mack got IU gear to wear to school along with money to spend.

Laney cuddled up to everyone and loved roaming around eating many cookies!






Elli and Tristen played together. It is fun to watch the kids interact with each other.

The next day we traveled to Bill's parents to celebrate Christmas with them. Each of the girls received bikes which they love riding all over the house and basement. Since they each have their own their is no fighting! Thanks to Grandma Pat for those!
It was a long weekend but I will treasure the memories of spending time with my family forever. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life to inspire me, guide me, love my kids, and have fun!