Finally!!!! Our First Snow has Arrived :)

My boys were so glad to see the snow when they woke up this morning!!!!  Orion pointed at my truck and said uh oh!!!!  He wasn't sure what to think.  Then when Justus and I returned from swim lessons this morning (roads were terrible... I slid at least once)  a little bit of snow was left on the rug in front of the door and he got all excited and started playing with it.

While Orion is taking his nap Justus and Matthias took advantage of the first snow of the season.  As you can see from the very blurry cell phone picture below had so much fun.  (don't you dislike when someone leaves your camera on and runs down your battery?)   If only Matthias would have kept his gloves on!!!!!

One of my "Snow Angels" 

Justus Is 6!!!!

With my back hurting and not being able to sit for long periods of time, I haven't gotten a chance to post about our "BIG" 6 year old boy.  So because my back is feeling a little bit better today I am going to take avantage and post before it starts hurting again.


Justus turned 6 years old on November 12........ and because David and Joe were hunting we celebrated with dominoes (extremely greasy PIZZA).  And he even got to have Kaleb over for dinner and cake :)  Kaleb and he have become good friends and they really enjoy play dates together.  Lego is a big hit for both of them and tormenting their big brothers :)

Then we had a surprise visit from our good friends the Phelps'.  This is the 4 older ones tuned into the T.V. watching "How To Train Your Dragon".  One of our favorites. Rachel made the boys the cutest capes for their birthday.  They have been running around the house with them ever since.  It's been fun watching their imaginations take off because of their capes.  (Thanks Rachel)

On Saturday after the return of the not so successful hunters (they had a good time anyway) we celebrated as a family.  Our tradition is when it's your birthday you get to choose what you would like for dinner.  Justus choose corn-dogs and chips.  And because my back was still hurting (and still is)  my dear mom (Jeannie) made the cake/cupcakes for Justus.  It turned out so well and Justus loved it!!!!!!  Everything done and Over he had an excellent BIRTHDAY and We are blessed because of our 6 year old "BIG" little boy :)

 It's so hard to blow out 6 candles........

 He's getting to smart..... I was unsuccessful in smearing frosting on his nose this year :)

 I'm THANKFUL that God has blessed us with such an amazing little boy.

3 Cowboys, an Alien, and that Hobo again.......

Well it's hard to believe that it's almost been a week since we celebrated our annual harvest party and I'm just now posting our pictures.  I guess I could blame it on my busy schedule, however it really comes down to just plain not turning the computer on.  So at any rate here goes and enjoy the pictures of our 3 Cowboys, an Alien and our scary Hobo. 

 "the hand"  I just thought this was a funny picture :)

 Matthais trying his luck and the balloon dart game...... 

careful the darts fly back at ya!!

 Handsome Cowboy looking for his damsel (not till he's at least 30)

 Orion loved the pumpkin toss.... especially when he got to
hit whoever was behind it in the nose :)

 Doughnut on a string..... don't use your hands Justus.  

I overheard it said that Justus 

was the most entertaining to watch. :)

 I did it...... with a little help from Dad & Mom :)

Not sure if I like this!!!!

I acutally dressed up this year, however I didn't take a picture of me and my boys. 

Oh well, it was a fun evening anyway.  

What did you do to celebrate your "harvest" season?