What do you know, it snowed!!

We got snow last night, like 3-4 inches of good, throwing & rolling (for snowmans) snow!!!...and the kids couldn't wait to go out and play in it this morning!

They made snow angels...

Parker had to eat some....

Connor had fun just checkin' it out, at first....

Then he started throwing the snow at Abbie....

The Abbie & Annie had a bit of a snowball fight....

They couldn't leave me out, so they threw some all over the back sliding door...

And, all four of them had fun trying to jump on the trampoline (Matt won't be too happy that I let them do it, but they were having so much fun!)....

Felix the Elf

Santa sent us a special surprise last week....his name is Felix the Elf!

Felix was sent by Santa to make sure our kids are being happy & helping at this time of year! A letter was included, letting us know that Felix would be around until Christmas Eve, but then Santa will pick him up when he stops by our house. Felix will let Santa know if Abbie, Annie, Parker & Connor have been good & if they deserve presents or coal....

But, Felix is also a little prankster...we all left to go shopping on Saturday, and when we got back, this is where we found him...swinging by the kitchen chandelier with toilet paper...

Yesterday while we were at church he threw his string cheese wrapper on the kitchen floor & climbed up the wall with ribbon...

Then, this morning, we woke up to find Felix in the kitchen getting into some of the candy I was using for Christmas baking...(Felix looks pretty proud of the messes he makes...)!

I wonder what he'll do next......whatever he does, the kids are behaving well & getting along for the most part. So, even if we have to put up with a few more pranks by Felix, hopefully he'll give Santa a good report on the kids!

Connor's Crazy Costumes!

Let me start by saying that Connor cracks me up....he seriously makes me laugh, a lot. Matt & I find ourselves doing some of his goofy mannerisms (currently he shrugs his shoulders every time "I don't know" is the answer) and talking about some of the funny things he says.

But, this last week, I've been looking for pictures for my sister & I realized I have a TON of Connor all dressed up & I don't think I've ever shared them with you....so, to indulge me, here ya go!

Rarely he goes with out a hat of some sort, combined with the sunglasses, even better!...

This is his "Knight" costume....

He wanted to show off his Pooh Bear snow boots, even though it was in the middle of the summer...

This was taken in July...Santa hat, Valentine's apron, and Belle's princess shoes...

And, not a costume, but plenty of make-up, courtesy of his older sisters....

Hope you enjoyed...and maybe had a few laughs too!! :)

New Game Favorites!

After a weekend of cold weather & snowy days, we now have 2 new favorite family games at our house! It started on Saturday when Matt & the boys were napping....I was playing "Clue" (an all-time favorite) with the girls. After playing a few games of that, I decided it was time to get into the game closet & teach the girls a new game....first up, Rummikub! Matt & I used to play this with other couples when we were at BYU....but, it hadn't been played for a LONG TIME! Abbie & Annie really got into it...they love a challenge & playing out their next move!

Then, Sunday morning (our church doesn't meet until 1pm), the girls were asking to play Rummikub again....but, for some reason, Matt pulled out Life! I don't think we have ever played it with them....but, both girls had a lot of fun with this one too....

We love games at our house...especially ones that we can play together! If you have some suggestions, I'd love to hear them! Our current favorites include: Clue, Mexican Train, Cranium (Family Fun Edition), now along with Rummikub & Life!! :)