WWW.Thomasand friends.com

Thomas.com seems to be the latest attraction! He is really learning and exploring what the"puter" is all about! Let's hope it doesn't freeze................meltdown coming....................
Little hands learning lots......................
A whole new step of our "morning routine", how can I turn this into
a totally exploring and exciting adventure?????????

Is Winter Over Yet??????????????

Well , my blogger buddies.............this is the BIG question! Is it, or isn't it???? Ski trip still ahead so I know I will use those snuggly scarves and UGG boots for another few days coming up..........but the Willow trees are budding........my sweet and hard working hubby has blasted the deck and is in the process of refinishing it for summer fun............Griffin is wanting to plant flowers......in his sandbox no less.............Bryce is wanting to plant oats at the farm...........and Preston is sliding on the flip flops...............so I think we are headed for warmer days............................................

Time flies......but I love the seasonal changes and am trying to take it all in...................breathe........and don't sneeze!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having a fire just has it's blessings, doesn't it? My hubby makes the best !
Oh and his sidekick helper, notice the "globs" , he is a big help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready for the outdoors.....hat, check, vest, check, "globs", check, boots..
Yummy white fresh snow............brrr..little lips........

Look at this doll...........running......he looks like he is up to something............

Not much snow.............but just enough.............................

New hobby!

How innocent........learning a new skill..........blowing up a balloon is hard for a little guy! He is determined.........but then rolls around on them and pops them! Go figure..
Blow Griffin...come on you can do it!!!!

He chose blue because he is "Thomas Train ductor"......member.....he tells me this at least 20 times a day...........I think his eyes are crossed..........how funny!

Skater Dude.........................

What else can I say............adorable! Check out the knee pads! Oh, excuse me, the "kneebow" pads................yes, a new word for Webster's dictionary~!!!!!

Oh.............I don't know Mommy..........I don't think I can roller skate........
"Let's Give IT A Try"........................ His new phrase for every item in the grocery store............you can only imagine what I am fishing out of my cart at check out~!

Why oh Why.....................Is It , When you Think everything is Going Great, Something Mind Shocking Occurs............

The New Year is in full swing........you think "I will think positive, say nice things, keep my family in check, etc................................And then BAm! Hit with bad news all around..............My sweetest Mom endured one of her best friends passing a couple of days ago, I haven't heard such sadness in her voice in such a long time........it hurts...................
We received news of Mark's dear cousin Greg's passing late this afternoon............why oh why......he says............I just want to talk to him and see him once more......he was so young.............
Lesson to me............don't hesitate to call or reach out with a touch to someone who is on your mind..........
We are confused if we will get to even attend the funeral........and that makes it even harder to digest the sadness..............after all what is life in the end?????????? It's not $$$$$, things, trips, blings and blobs.............it's the family who loves and is loved..................It's the right thing.........
So as sad as it is everyday for someone..................today is our day..........................

Is it too late????????????................................

I just had to go ahead and post a few of my favorite pics of our Christmas 2010......it was wonderful.............fast.....................relaxing........................exciting.......................playful..............surprising......................yummy food...............more yummy food....................delicious Christmas blend holiday coffee......pot after pot.............what a fun memory...........we always look forward to the "magic" of the season.............

UNTIL the flu of 2010 hit our household.............and did it ever.......it traveled to Grandma and Papa's house..........it traveled to Ma Mee and Gran's house and struck Aunt Cathey and Madi.....

It hit Mark and I like a brick wall................so instead of enjoying playing and playing and playing.......we were sick for four days........which took a little of the spirit out of us.............

All in all, everyone was thankful and cherished our memories with one another..........until next year.........when I panic...................again......................................

It's time........Christmas morning has finally come.............
Yes, I hope Santa has come.......how cute!
Did he ever~!!!!!!!!!! I guess the three boys have been good!!!
Wow! They hit the jackpot!!!!

Wow, Santa really did come...............
A Thomas Train scooter...........and helmet.........
A Tool Table...........just what I wanted.......................

Is it really? Thomas and the snowman car....
My safety goggles for my tool table.........look out!
It's a piano, Griffin, do you like it???

Neat new jacket from Urban Outfitters.................
Oh yeah! Thomas Train art set.............................let's paint!

Floating beer cooler..............score............Dad!

Opening gifts this year was his "specialty"!.................
Daisy says, Enough Already!....................................

Waiting for Christmas yummy lunch at Grandma's..........................
What a sweet picture.....Griffin is a little under the weather................
Needless did we know we would be just a few hours from now.........BAM, hit by the stomach flu , it was horrible..................but he is happy now, winning his Fantasy Football league superbowl...

Ma-Mee is tickled and having fun....
All of the grandkids received a neat gift , a "stack" of rare two dollar bills straight from the mint..

Just the guys.............................
Just the grandkids..........................
Just the girls............................

Staying up until 2:00a.m....................................

Isn't so great when you do it two nights in a row.........hey that's what it took this year to get my home decorated for Christmas! Feels good now........but I thought I was going to die!

Our family loves this time of the year, the sights, the smells, the sounds of the holidays..........

It's so warm and cozy to come home to "ole jolly St. Nick's eyes upon you".............

And the sweet smell of the gingerbread candle burning in the kitchen..........

Not to mention the 5th round of Xmas cupcakes we have baked this year...............Griffin loves sprinkles!

And just being with each other..............it's super nice and I am willing to slow down to enjoy the "reason for the season", my hubby and boys, and just all of the sweet and wonderful friends that touch our lives everyday........................

Merry Christmas everyone.........................