Snow Day!

Friday was a "snow day" here in Atlanta. We only got a dusting, but Turner was thrilled and determined to make the most of it! We had little snow angel wings all over the backyard by 9am.

(It was very icy and not a great day for driving, so we made the most of the day with a fun pizza party with two other families in the neighborhood).

Now Turner keeps asking when we can have another snow day! :)

Her Block House

Parker got some cool blocks from Santa this year! We've had fun creating with them, and tonight Daddy built Turner a house she could fit in (her request!).

Notice her choice of pjs -- it is nearly snowing outside it's so cold! :) ...Of course, she's only feet away from a delightful fire in this picture.

Blackmail Photo

This is too funny not to post, but I will apologize to my sweet MANLY son in advance!!!

Yesterday after naps, he was playing around (sans pants). He picked up Turner's bright pink "duster," and was circling the kitchen. Check out the chunky thighs and enjoy a good laugh at this scene! :) I did!

Walking...almost!

A Late Christmas Gift

We had a late Christmas gift this year, when Miss Erin visited us for a day and night! She and Turner picked up right where they left off and had fun reading the super cool books she brought, telling stories, dressing up, playing outside (in the Chicago-style cooooold weather), coloring, playing games, watching movies and all-out snuggling.

Parker knows a good thing when he sees it, too, and is pretty fond of Miss Erin himself!

Thanks, sweet friend, for loving our munchkins and driving to see them! We love you!

New Year's Eve

We rang in 2010 in style this year! We celebrated with our close friends, The Kuehns, and had a great time with party hats, sparkling cider, and sparklers! (Not to mention that the adults had delicious steaks and champagne!).

It was a great way to end a wonderful year of many blessings! Happy New Year!

My Ski Bunny

After our memorable Christmas celebrations, we ventured on a harrowing trip to the mountains (read, Honda Accord with family of four...stuck on 4,000 foot mountain in the icy snow).

You know this has happened before when your 3-1/2 year old says, "Oh, Mom, we're stuck on the mountain again...what's new?!" It sure made for a fun adventure. Luckily, Pops saved the day with his 4-wheeler and freed us from our mess!

We roughed it with no water for a day (the pump had frozen), but we made the best of it and still had a great time. The highlight -- no doubt -- was our first skiing experience with Turner. I took her to Cataloochee. The conditions were absolutely perfect, and she had a blast! She loved the chairlift, and she loved "making a triangle" with her skis.

I admittedly got a little carried away with excitement, and when she begged me to take her to the "top of the mountain," I did. A few tears were shed on the way down the BLACK slope, but they were quickly replaced by pride and joy as we took on the second half of the mountain laughing and screaming!

She loves skiing and has loved telling her tale to anyone who will listen! I think ski school is in the near future!