Snow, snow, and more snow!

This month has been crazy!!!! We have been cleaning, staging, cleaning, fixing, cleaning, sickness, cleaning etc. You get the idea. 

The snow this year has been relentless. Every single week has had a storm or two. I realize it's worse in other parts of the world, but we finally get to have a break and some 50 degree weather!!!!!

Natalie having fun with Will

Our house! I need to get and updated picture. It almost has all of its siding on now!

During a break in the storm, sister Cauble brought over a package of snacks and games. The kids favorites were don't eat Pete and poop the potato. 

Making the most of our last winter in this yard!

Largest icicle so far this season.

Lorelei pretending to be a narwhal.

Natalie said she was planting an icicle seed.

A real life picture that happens 15 minutes after playing in the snow. We walked home with two sobbing and screaming girls. I'm sure our neighbors won't miss us!

It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas!

Last post I eluded to moving, which brings me to happy news! No, we are not moving back to Oregon, but we are building a house here in Colorado. We are so excited!!!!! They are currently framing it! Our expected closing date is in May. 

back side of house

front side of house

Cabellas had a free Santa Claus! I think Riley is starting to grow out of it.

Our Elementary school has a band and Orchestra program that starts in the 4th grade. I was excited when Riley said he wanted to do it this year. So far he loves it and wants to do it again next year! This was his first band performance.

He also had feeder performance where they take all of the elementary schools, middle school, and high school bands and put them together for a huge performance. It was so cool to see how they progress over the years. It also inspired the younger ones to be like the older kids.

Practicing indoor lighting while Natalie played with her Lady bug.

 Preschool!

 Having  some more fun with the animals she has received from her preschool boxes. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to preschool check out Ivy Kids. Natalie and I are loving it. I wish I had known about this when Lorelei was at home. 

 Lorelei has a Grinch day at school. She decided to be Cindy Lou who.

Zoo Lights! No year is complete without it!

We started the night listening to Mrs. Clause tell a story with a magic playing piano. The kids loved it.

 Lorelei wanted a photo with Mrs. Claus after her story telling.

 I love this photo!!!!

 Sunday Family Christmas photo

They found their pickles

 Christmas eve Jammies!

 Fudges last night!