Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Snowapocalypse 2014









The kids have really enjoyed all the southern snow this year!  I have had moments that I have enjoyed it and others where I just moan and groan about the messes and the cold. 
The kids had fun with Daddy in short blasts out there, and really loved redneck sledding, as pictured.
Even Mrs. Kim came to visit in the “blizzard” and took a twirl behind the 4-wheeler!



COLD dog.



 Mrs. Kim came to visit in the “blizzard” and took a twirl behind the 4-wheeler!






M is into drumming these days, which is hard for a parent to enjoy much. She loves Legos too, and  carries her box of Legos all over the house building things.   She still treasures time on the trampoline, riding the horses, and being outdoors doing anything!

Lil Fluffy is into walking, screaming for someone to hold her all the time if/when there is a second that she is not the center of attention, as well as other pursuits like unrolling toilet paper, emptying cabinets, climbing stairs, and destroying papers or books.  Really, though, under full supervision, this is a VERY fun age as it seems that she is learning something new every day!   


These are pics from the first snow!













The boys have really been bonding over Legos and they have a full army assembled up there.  They also have a city, and full police department with ATV’s, planes, cars and prisoner transporters.  Cay has built many assault vehicles, motorcycles, and even bikes loaded with weapons.


I had a proud Mommy moment when I noticed this post-it on Knothead’s wall.  I am  glad that he sees that reading his Bible holds value in his life, and that he does not want to forget!  LOVE this boy…even if he does run around wildly at times screaming, “TERIYAKI CHICKEN,” for no good reason.



Rooster and all the kids have really been into the horses lately, which is something I have been hoping for for years!! They are all riding more independently and confidently. I always hoped Jack would not die before they would learn to love to ride him.  He is not far from the grave though, and that makes me sad. This winter has been hard on the old fella. 


Patty Cake has been jumping some low logs and the kids love it!



Every girl's dream...a loving Daddy and a sweet pony.

Farm Fun Winter 2014


Now this is a proud brother.

Fun with Cousins on the farm!

My dad, a vet, got this leftover burro at a Wild Horse Auction.  Over the years, Moses has become quite tame...can you tell?

Princesses on board old blue!




Funny boy.  Precious the cow is so sweet. She just has to come see us all when we are out and about!

First ride! Baby girl turned one. We put up the bottles and she started walking...and having vile temper tantrums! Oh boy!

Skating fun!


The kids have enjoyed the creek, even if it is winter! Two times now in January they have been down to their undies throwing mud and building dams in the water. They are CRAZY.


We have had SNOW much fun with all the snow in Jan and Feb (see next post!)

Since Mama works from home their are NO snow days.  This is Daddy Daycare: shooting flaming arrows to blow up gas cans.

And...shooting guns.


What a loyal dog. She is waiting on her Masters  to come out.

Here's the gang with the new bridge to more easily access our waterfall!

Snowy Fun at the Falls!


The kids were enthralled with all the pretty icicles. 



Proud.


He found an ice dagger!

So proud of this boy and his buddy! Straight A's all year so far!

Loves working hard with  her Daddy!

This is the toughest kid. Cold water does NOT phase him.