Snow Days!

Snowmageddon has hit! Truly - these 4-6 inches have been termed SNOWmageddon by the local news. Just has to make you laugh - only in Seattle.

The good news is that Drew's commute has been fine and we got some sledding in too!

Yes - those are zip-lock bags on Jude's hands and feet. He may look silly but he was very warm in his Patagonia underlayer, LL Bean fleece suit and Nike waterproof jacket and pants (all from yard sales of course).

Sledding with the Asmanns. Drew catching some air on the jump he and Chris built. Other than a bruise to the nose when Chris ran in to Chloe - this makes 2 sledding trips with only minor injury's - BIG success! Sheer joy in Chloe's face! Ellie was SO happy to be playing in the snow!

Drew insisted even Jude went down on the sled! I think I caught a glimpse of a smile.

Yep - there it is

What was most amazing about this snowy outing was the fact that Jude made almost NO facial expressions. He was straight faced from the moment he was suited up until the moment we walked back into the warm house. And for a Noble child not to have constant expression reading on the face is a momentous occasion - for sure! We were all trying to figure him out - we he awe stuck by the snow? Was he cold? Was he annoyed he had zip-locks on his hands?

It was pretty hilarious.

Our pretty snow covered farm

Attack of the Pucci

3 girls and a little baby

Snow brings out the child in all of us! I take that back - these two are always acting like this! :)

Ellie was so sweet to her little bro - making sure he stayed securely on the sled while Drew pulled them through the neighborhood and even feeding him snow

Today, I taught her the very important life lesson of "Never eat the yellow snow" so hopefully his was the clean white stuff!!!

Calm Before the Storm!

The Northwest has been hit with a few inches of snow. Of course, this means these 3-6 inches have been dubbed "Snowmageddon" by the local news. But the really big news is there is an additional 3-FOURTEEN inches fore casted for the next few days.

Here is a few snapshots of the calm before the storm . . .

One of my favorite things about our neighborhood is the expansive view of the Olympic Mountians to the West. The other night was the MOST beautiful sunset I have ever seen!

Ellie and Jude on a blanket sled

MacGruder has been a bit of picky eater lately. He hasn't seemed to want anything we offer him. UNTIL . . . we put the bowl and spoon in front of him and let him feed himself. All of a sudden he loves to eat and mostly - make a mess!!!

New Do's in a New Year

Macgruders hair was getting a bit shaggy.

So today was hair cut time!

He wasn't exactly excited about sitting in the airplane seat or wearing a 'cape' but we were able to distract for about 3 minutes. Luckily, the hairdresser moved at lightening speed.

Look at me mum!

Being at the hair salon with her little brother, Ellie begged to get her hair cut too.

I love her long hair but brushing and washing such a mane is a constant struggle so when she asked to have short hair, I gave in.

And she's so cute. All afternoon she's been checking herself out in the mirror.

Walkin' and Laughin'

Juder is changing so much these days. It seems by the minute he becomes more of a toddler and less of my little baby.

He just learned how to walk behind a push toy.

This is the F I R S T time he every did it!

Doesn't he look proud?!

But of course, laughing and being cute are just part of his personality no matter what stage he's at.

Merry Merry

I'll blame holiday craziness for my infrequent posts over the last few weeks!

Christmas with kids is the best. Ellie was really into the traditions this year . . . Elf on the Shelf . . . our advent calendar . . . reindeer food . . . opening 1 gift on Christmas eve . . . menudo . . .

Jude's Christmas hightlight was his Mickey Mouse. He completely recognizes Mickey and loved his pillow pet and stuffies.

Now on to 2012