No snow? No problem!

We made our own!  {Thank you, Pinterest}

And because it was made of shaving cream and baking soda, it was fun to "explode" the snowballs in vinegar.  Ha!

Ty's early Christmas present:

(from Mema & Papa)

 

Dancing with Frosty

November Flashback

Taking turns

isn't always a good thing.

The flu has hit us.  It started with Ty, then Isaac, now Cate.

Thankfully, it's been pretty mild (high fevers and aches, but no tummy stuff,) but this one-kid-at-a-time thing is wearing me out.

Halle is the only one who hasn't dealt with it, and she is praying that she doesn't have to miss her class Christmas party on Thursday!




Also, JD's grandfather is in the hospital and it isn't looking good.  Prayers are appreciated for both him and the family.

Brand New Baby!

We have a another nephew/cousin!

Case Christopher Martin

born December 11

 Maddie and Case:

Congratulations Steph and Tyler!  We are so happy for you guys!!

Christmas Card Pictures

 As usual, most of my favorite pictures will not make it onto our Christmas card or even our yearly photo book, but they show the real us, so here you go:

(After asking him to "smile, but not scary-fakey-smile," this is what I got:

 And this is Cate:

 I love this one:

Ty is just taking a break.  :)

 And then we lose Cate again:

She was off doing her thing:

 JD was so uncomfortable in this one, I can't look at it and not laugh...

  Thankfully, we did get lots of good, usable shots too- all of the kids did great with my parents.  Unfortunately, (excitingly!) these grandkid pictures will expire in 2 or 3 weeks when my new little niece or nephew will be born!