Snow

The first snow of the season happened on Saturday. We got about 8inches of soft powdery snow. The kids couldn't wait to get out in it. The next day was a beautiful, sunny day. We walked around the yard then walked to Mom and Dad's house to see Papa Bob on the tractor.

Amelia kept face planting over and over just laying there eating snow.

Marley LOVES snow.

Kitty

Simon is officially part of our family. He and Marley get along great and play together, he is very patient and tolerant with the kids, and is sitting on my lap as I type this watching the cursor go across the screen.

Christmas parties

Smiling through grief

Alana's dad died after a fight with cancer.  The funeral was so nice and despite the circumstances it was a good day together with lifelong friends/sisters.

Monkeys

Today was beautiful and we went to Ray and Pat's to spend the afternoon. We rode the 4 wheeler, worked outside and the kids had their first (I think) tree climbing experience.

A girl and her kitty

A dad and his kids

Watching TV with Truman and sharing cheese its with Amelia (and Marley.)