Blizzard 2009

We were socked with a winter storm on Saturday! We measured between 20 and 24 inches when it was all said and done. Needless to say, Virginia doesn't usually see this kind of snow. We were a bit disappointed with the timing of the storm. Emma and I were supposed to go see the Rockettes in Washington D.C. with Nana on Saturday. Luckily, we are going to be able to get a refund. I was really afraid that I would have to eat the cost of the tickets. Then today, we were supposed to have Christmas with the McElwains at Brett and Katies. Unfortunately that didn't happen either. It is after 9 o'clock on Sunday and a snow plow still hasn't made it to our street. Anyways...we enjoyed some family time this weekend. The kids had a blast playing outside. The grownups are sore from shoveling and moving snow! We baked some cookies, wrapped some gifts, and watched some movies. Jonathan is headed back to work tomorrow. School has been cancelled the rest of the week so we can start our Christmas break a little bit sooner.

Logan's snowman measuring stick...well over the 12 inch mark at 3:00 on Saturday.

Owen making a snow angel.
Our snowman
Logan posing with Mr. SnowmanThe hat that Logan is wearing was Jonathan's when he was a kid. He saves everything!!! (So glad he saved this!)
Cheeseball!

First Snow

We had our first snow of the season last weekend. It wasn't much, but it was enough for the kids to get out their snow gear and have a little fun. Below are a few pictures of their fun.

Owen and Emma playing Volley-Snow Ball

It was sticky snow...just a dusting and Owen made the smallest snowball ever!Logan checking out the white stuff!

Emma and her friend Amanda

We are Thankful

Hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving. We are so thankful for our wonderful family and friends. We hope that you were able to spend time with your loved ones and had a great turkey day. I know it has been a while since I've posted. I know it is bad when my brother tells me I'm not keeping up. Not too much has been going on. Soccer season is over, so life isn't quite as hectic. Emma is still taking dance and preparing for the upcoming rehearsal of the Nutcracker. She is loving it and can't wait to perform in a few weeks. It was nice to visit family and friends in PA for a few days. We were able to spend time with our nieces and nephews - which we always enjoy! The cousins have a great time together. Mom and I went shopping on Black Friday and Jonathan took the kids to Strasburg Railroad with his family. Jonathan and I got to go out on our own Friday night and had dinner with our good friend James. Now, we're back in Virginia. It'll be a busy month preparing fo the holidays...I will try to post more soon!

Owen and Logan with the yummy cookies their cousin Connor made.Four generations-Emma, Mom, Grandma, and myselfOwen-proud of his Lego creation. Emma getting ready to devour her turkey cookie from Connor.Emma and Maisie. Emma made the cousins these fleece blankets. She was so proud when Maisie carried hers around and loved it!

Emma and Ethan
Uncle Brett and Emma on Thanksgiving DayThe boys-hanging out on Thanksgiving.

Moments from the Past Two Months

Fall Fun

Carving Pumpkins

Jonathan and I traveled to New York City for our friends' James and Monica's wedding. It was a gorgeous wedding and we had a wonderful time. We had a gorgeous view of the NYC skyline from our hotel room.

Soccer Fun!

Owen and Mrs. Steele
Emma and Mr. Stonebraker

September 8, 2009 - First Day of School

Has it rellybeen two months?!

Wow...I had no idea that I last posted in August. As you can imagine, once school started, life has been crazy and busy! So, where to begin to catch everyone up.

School: The kids have been doing well in school. Emma started her final year in the elementary school. She is in fifth grade and has the same teacher that she did last year. Mr. Stonebraker looped with his class, so it means that all of the same kids are in the same class. I can't believe she is in fifth grade. She is growing up so fast. Emma is playing soccer and often plays goalie. She also started dance class. She is very busy with chorus and percussion at school, as well as Girl Scouts - no wonder I'm going crazy!

Owen started second grade and he is thriving! He loves his teacher Mrs. Steele and he is with a lot of good friends in his class. Owen is playing soccer again and really enjoying it. He still loves playing the Wii and his DS and he enjoys reading. Owen is still involved in Scouts and having fun with that.

Logan is going to be five in a few days. I can't believe my baby is almost five. He is loving preschool with Miss Beth. It is a bitter sweet year - our last one with our beloved Ms. Beth - yet our last year of paying for day care!! Logan is the comedian of the family. He isn't shy and he has a HUGE personality - in other words, he's trouble! He still has his best girl Maddie and is looking forward to his Star Wars birthday party this weekend.

Jonathan and I have been extremely busy with school and work. I was very fortunate to go away with a friend for a few days last week. My friend Kim and I headed to Florida to swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove. It was an amazing experience and it was quite nice to get away. Jonathan and the kids held down the fort and Mommy got a much needed break!

We're also in the process of getting our house ready to sell. It's a lot harder to find the time to paint and spackle when you're running three kids here and there! Hopefully by Spring time we will be house hunting!

That's about it for now. I will post some pictures from the past two months. Hope you are all doing well! Miss you all!