panda expert

To say that I am loving school this year would be an understatement. I love, love it. I have seen Addison just blossom this year...and we still have quite a bit of the year left, so I'm sure it will just continue. She has this insatiable desire to learn...about really anything. And I love watching her. 

Ms. Shelly, from our weekly school, gave the kiddos an assignment to write about their favorite animal. This girl chose a panda...and we went crazy learning all there was to learn. We attacked the internet and the library to get any and all info we could. We read book after book...and she soaked it all up. She wrote up her report on it and we made a lapbook to store all of her data that she researched. She was in heaven! And very proud of her finished product. 

 

 Proud little 5 year old!!

more sledding...and cocoa of course

These kiddos woke up with one desire this morning...to go back outside and enjoy the new snow we got overnight. They are loving this! And...they are just so darn cute I can't help myself. :)

 

 Attempting to all 3 get on the sled and go down at once. It took a few tries, but they finally succeeded. 

 

 

 

 She is such an awesome older sister...so patient with the 'littles.'

After quite a while outdoors, we had to indulge ourselves indoors. Hot cocoa for all! Love their little faces and expressions. 

 

 

 

 

 

lovin' the snow

Last winter we got nothin.' None...no snow. I was so disappointed. This year has made up for it though. And...it just so happens that we have a great hill at our new crib to enjoy it to the fullest. The kids have LOVED IT! I have puddles of water in my back hallway from all of the in and out, dripping boots, overalls, hats, gloves, etc. But...it's worth it. We have all jumped in on the fun. :) And...it is just so pretty. I had to get some pictures of just the landscape of what I get to wake up to in my winter wonderland.

 

 
 

This is a big thank you to my husband who cuts all this so I get to enjoy the fire inside. :)

Awwww...just love the look of that. It is my favorite spot to sit.

She was fearless this year and never complained of being cold. Had an absolute blast!

They were pretty brave themselves. Payton was cautious, but Kaden was loving the possibilities the snow offered after being just cooped up inside. 

She just enjoyed kicking around in it.

One of her million trips down, down, down the hill.

Kaden with his favorite disc...he is so light that he just scooted across the surface. :)

Daddy helping Pay Pay enjoy it!!

Our 'attempt at a snowman...we need help! haha! Or a momma with more patience. :)

Aunt Dani even tried to help.

Kaden gearing up for for his trek down the hill. :)

Keith going for it...yikes!

Snow in the face. :/

Worst part about going down, was bringing the sled back up.

A little glove assistance. 

Kylie came over another day and enjoyed what was left of the snow. They weren't going to let any of it go to waste.