So much snow

It snowed last night and all day today.  It is beautiful and creates this feeling of calm and peace.  I'm sure if I had to get out and drive in it, things might be a bit more chaotic.  Fortunately the boys and I could stay home all day and enjoy it's beauty.  Jonas was fascinated by it and wanted to be outside.  He was mad when we had to come in. Porter loved throwing it and trying to make snowballs. There is something about crisp air that is so refreshing.  

I went for a run tonight and even though I wasn't quick and I stepped in about a foot deep of water, I loved the run.  I wish I could go every day this week.  But David's on service so it's a bit trickier to coordinate.

Bath time with this kiddo is a blast.  Why is he getting so big?!

Randall was supposed to fly in today, but his flight was cancelled.  I am slightly relieved.  I need more time to prep and feel comfortable about him coming.  This is a trial run to see if it would work out for him to move up here.  I just hope he will be in control so that our home remains a safe place.

Randoms

Porter used to love this same little guy at Gayle's house. So it's fun to see Jonas loving him too.

David took Porter to get skis for himself, and Porter was ready to hit the mountain too.  Soon enough little man.

Porter took a permanent marker to Jonas's face. Jonas was sad sad sad.

Happy Thanksgiving! (11/26)

We had a great Thanksgiving. David played flag football in the a.m. We sent Porter with a "medical" bag since David always gets injured during flag football on Thanksgiving morning.  Porter took his job very seriously and ran out on the field at one point.

We hosted at our house and had friends and Ash over. I made hey turkey for the first time by myself. Lots of butter and aromatics in the stomach made it really delicious.

We have so many things to be grateful for. At the top of my list is our Savior and my family.

Christmas Street

We walked along Christmas Street tonight to look at the Christmas lights. This cul-de-sac is always very decorated at Christmas time.  Porter loved it and was running from house to house.  Then just a few streets away there is a street that has signs depicting the nativity in word and pictures in all the yards along the street.

Breakfast in Bethlehem

Had our ward Christmas party today, I was in charge and we did a breakfast in Bethlehem. It turned out really well. We did the play of the nativity. The acting was good, the costumes were great and the end was phenomenal when the curtains opened and Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus were there as we sang Silent Night.  It consumed my life the last month, so I am glad it is now over and I can focus on other things. I know Porter was feeling really neglected this past week.  Here is Porter as one of our Roman Soldiers.