SNOW FIGHT!!!!

Here are a few shots of us outside today. Snowed another 5-6 inches, but then it was wet, so therefore, it was heavy! We really need to invest in a snow blower if these winters continue.....

This weather is like the Energizer Bunny...

Um, this is what we get for NOT putting away our patio furniture.

I shoveled an area off for Spunky, so he can enjoy the snow.

it keeps going and going and going. I seriously can't believe how much snow we have gotten. We probably received a good 5-6 more inches the last 12 hours. It's amaing. Now, let's hope the snow continues and it doesn't start raining like our local weatherman predicts. Here are a couple of pictures of our deck. I'll take a couple pics of our front later....

More snow on the way...

Maybe we should shovel the deck. Here are a few shots of our deck. Oh boy.

Another 364 days...

til Christmas. So sad. I have to admit. I'm one of those over the top people who start their shopping in January. I just have to get it if I see a good deal! We all had a very Merry Christmas. It was so nice to just be home and enjoy. Santa even called Hayden and Kennedy on Christmas Eve to chat with them. Hayden was so surprised, it was delightful! Santa must have been asking Hayden if his room was clean, because while talking to the jolly guy, he was picking up the last odds and ends that remained from his cousins visiting.... pretty funny. Anyway, our Christmas was magical, and was spent with family and some friends who were snowed in from getting to California! It's about time for me to start shopping for Christmas '09!

A Purple Ballerina

Well, lo and behold, I think Kennedy inherited my ability/desire to dress up. (Remembering those Alpha Phi skits...) Anyhow, here I was sitting at the kitchen counter when Kennedy says, "Hey, look at me, I'm a purple ballerina!" Hence, mommy grabbed the camera and took this shot... oh, the memories!

Hayden's Concert

Hayden's concert was last night - and it was magical. Lena Whitmore Elementary (aka - my alma mater!) puts on a wonderful show. Students in 1st through 6th grade performed a variety of songs and did a fantastic job! It was so neat to see and Hayden was definitely into singing - um, he must get that from me! Anyway, he's in the top row, you can't miss him! Happy Holidays!

"All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth"

Last night, I was at the mall, volunteering for the Hospice of the Palouse wrapping booth when I got a call from home. Now, usually when I'm off on my own, it's a call to clarify what the homework was that was supposed to be done, where something is, you know the routine. Well, this time it was Hayden....

"Mom, I've got something to tell you."

"What is it, buddy?"

"It's a surprise."

"What? Tell me."

"I LOST MY TOOTH!!!!!!!!!!"

"Oh my goodness, did you do it all by yourself?"

"Yep!"

As I sit there on the phone elating my surprise and happiness to my son, my face was a bit of sadness. How can this be?! My baby boy can't grow up just yet. The big space in his mouth proves me wrong... he's off to getting those bigger teeth, to (YIKES) puberty, and the list goes on. For now, I'm just enjoying the moments and enjoying his very sweet toothless grin. The tooth fairy sure likes to leave her fairy dust in Hayden's room this month!

Reflections....

I saw Hayden yesterday sitting there with our cat Spunky, quietly looking out at the snowfall. It was priceless. I had to snap this shot and show it. He was sitting there and petting Spunky, watching the snow and just looked peaceful. What a mommy moment!

"I lost a tooth! I lost a tooth!"

This morning, after finding the Tooth Fairy's dust and 2 whole dollars... (I swear we feed him, by the way!)
He and Dad - mission accomplished!

Gram (my mom) called at the perfect time... he told her the good news!

Can you hear Hayden singing, "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth?" Last night he lost his front tooth - finally! Yahoo! I got it all on video and it was hysterical. Funny to the point that I was shaking while video taping. While trying to wiggle it out with Daddy, he said, "Ooooh, this baby's gonna come out!" It was the funniest thing watching. He and daddy wiggled and jiggled it and Hayden finally popped out the little guy. As he was running down the hall to rinse out his mouth and take a look at his newly achieved hole in his smile, he was yelling, "I lost a tooth! I lost a tooth!" The tooth fairy left her mark last night leaving silver fairy dust all the way to Hayden's pillow!

Kennedy's Christmas Concert.....

...was a big hit! She was absolutely adorable, if I do say so myself. She was so excited in her new little dress... I kept having to readjust her headband because she kept twirling and twirling and it kept slipping and slipping! Comedy.

They sang, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "Three Little Monkies Swinging on a Tree." Kennedy's voice was heard by all as she was singing at the top of her lungs! She also waved to me a couple of times during the performance. It was quite the sight! We are very proud of this little one and are thankful for the joy both she and her brother bring to our family!