Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

So, everyone I have talked to from NJ has told me that it doesn't snow very much here. Well, we had a snow storm yesterday and got so much snow it set records. Philadelphia got 22 inches and parts of NJ got 24 inches. This morning, we measured ours and we had 18 inches. Now being a Utah girl, I have driven in lots of snow. It doesn't really phase me much. But people from NJ were freaking out. I swear no one knew how to drive yesterday! I am also use to life continuing like normal even when there is a foot of snow on the ground. Not here! Yesterday, (before there was a lot of snow) our ward party was canceled. And today, church was canceled. We were pretty snowed in, but having everything canceled it not something I am use to. Brett and I were pretty unprepared for the snow storm. We kept thinking that we wouldn't have much snow, so we kept forgetting to buy a snow shovel. Well, we really needed it today! Our neighbors were nice enough to let us borrow theirs. Guess we need to go buy one!! I am attaching some pictures so you can see how much snow we got, a couple of the kids because my mom is going through withdrawals because she doesn't get to see them everyday anymore, and one of our Christmas tree. I hope everyone is having a warm and happy night as they are scurrying to get ready for Christmas. I know I am scurrying!! Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Tree

So we went and got our Christmas tree today. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to post!! Read on and you will soon see why. This was a new experience for me. I have been spoiled and have never had to buy a Christmas tree. My dad has always gotten one for me and brought it to me. Well, this year, we live too far away for my daddy to bring me a tree. We went to a you cut tree lot and found us a tree. However, the day we decided to go was cold, rainy, and muddy. It was probably good it was bad weather because I couldn't be too picky on the tree. If any of you know my dad and Christmas trees, you know he is super picky about what trees he puts in his house. I am afraid that his blood runs through me, and I picked out 3 trees before I found the one I wanted cut!! I could have spent all day walking around the lot trying to find the best tree, if the weather would have been better. We have a cute tree that is, at the moment, trying to dry off in the garage because it is so wet. It is a different tree than I am use to, but I am excited to get it in the house and decorated! I will have to post pictures of our tree when it is up. I hope everyone else has happy tree hunting!!

Inspiration

Lately I have been inspired into sewing and crafting and just making things. It has been a lot of fun. There are some blogs that I completely love because the women are amazing and have some of the best ideas ever. I have had a couple of people tell me I should list them on my blog, so I have finally done it. There are links to the blogs underneath my blog list. I hope these blogs are as inspiring to you as they are to me!

Warning!!! Looking at these blogs could be hazardous to your health, because you will get addicted and have to have more!!! I anxiously await everyday to see if they posted something new!!

Family Pictures

With the help of my friend Melissa, I was finally able to get some pictures taken of my cute little family. The fall colors here have been amazing; unfortunately, they are almost gone. The weather has been rainy lately, so when we had a good day, we jumped at the chance to take pictures. Here are a few:



I decided it is hard to pay someone to take your pictures when you know how to do it and you have a good friend to help. That is the hard thing about being the photographer in the family!

Halloween
Last year, I got into a really good sale at the Disney store and was able to get some costumes for Micole. This year she was Minnie Mouse. She looked so cute in her costume. As per our family tradition, I guess, Ty was a pumpkin. (Micole was a pumpkin her first Halloween too). I must say he was stinkin cute.

Books, Books, Books

For those of you who really know me, you know that I love books!! Well, my sweet little daughter loves books too. All of a sudden, it seemed, she has wanted us to read her books, lots of books. I was putting my books away, because we finally got a bookcase (which I completely filled! I really didn't think I had that many books!) and came across my childhood copy of Charlotte's Web. Micole wanted me to read it to her, so the last couple of days, we have been reading Charlotte's Web. She will just sit there and let me read to her. I love it!! I have to say, I was surprised that she would sit so still and read a book that has very few pictures and keep wanting to read more. In fact, I am getting ready to read it to her right now! Happy reading!

Should I be Concerned??

I am starting to wonder if I should be concerned. I have a 3 year old that can say things makes her sound like she is 10, who also can't wait until her 4 month old brother is finished with his rice cereal so she can have the rest. To top it off, I am starting to wonder if my 4 month old is going to have anger issues because he looks at his toys and screams and yells at them as he is biting the heck out of them. Should I be concerned?!?!?!?

On a more positive note, things are going well with us. We ventured on our first touristy thing last weekend. We went to Cape May to the beach. It was awesome and also pretty cold and windy. It was so nice to be at the beach and have the beach feel that I love. By the way, the Jersey shore is really nice and pretty. Ty rolled over on Monday and has been scarfing down rice cereal since he realized he likes it. We just have to keep Micole at bay until Ty is done eating because she really does love rice cereal. Micole is loving preschool and will now wave at me when I leave, which is quite an improvement from a couple of weeks ago. Brett is doing some training right now and likes it because he isn't really in training all that much. Sometimes I think he is home more than in training! I have found a friend who is a major workout buff and have been following her to a couple of classes at the gym that have totally kicked my butt. All in all, things are going pretty good.

New Pictures

So, for all you whiners out there that want pictures, here you go!! Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of NJ. I know that is what you all really wanted to see. I do, however, have some more recent pictures of my children....want to see??


Micole as a flower girl, Brett and Ty,



first dinner in our new house

Caitlin, Kage, Micole, and Ty