Random pics with new camera

I got a digital SLR for Christmas and final started using it. I love having clear shots with no worries. I am sure I am only using 3% of the camera's functions but I plan on taking some classes.Cowboy-up girl :) Madison love playing with Carter's toys.

No she is not potty trained but she loves to sit and try. Or maybe its just using toilet paper and flushing. I know the truth is the second but I like to tell myself it is the first.

"Happy New Year"

We had a pretty uneventful New Years Eve. We went to sushi and a movie with friends. (Robison and Ross) We had fun and then thought we would catch up with our kids for the ball to drop and celebrate with them at "Nana's New Year Bash" for all the cousins. We headed over to Nana's at 10:30pm, walked in and it was pitch black. All the kids were asleep. Nana got smart and told them it was midnight at 10pm. They celebrated by doing fireworks, popits, etc. then headed to bed. We left quietly and had a couples night at home. The next morning was a great New Years Day - we got new floors - tile in the bathrooms and kitchen. Love them!!!

Present for Mommy...

Madison is taking off her diapers and leaving them around the house as presents.

(I know this is a disgusting picture but it is a fact of my daily life)

The Mayan Resturant

We went to the Mayan during Christmas break. The kids love the show and atmosphere. We made reservations to sit at the front seats. The kids were shocked and excited when the hostess took us to the best seat in the house. Luckily we didn't get splashed.

Fun times as a family.

Snow Day ...

It was still snowing the day after Christmas and Jason had the remainder of the week off so we went to work on the annual snow hill. The kids love it. You wonder what the sticks are for??? Safety - so they don't take a header onto the driveway and they like to hold onto them as they are waiting to go down..

Christmas evning ...

Christmas dinner was at Aunt Jackie's and then they came to our house to see what Santa brought. We broke open Rock Band on Wii and went crazy. Except for Uncle Chris but we gave him a break because is on Eastern Time zone. Aunt Kimmy took the pic.

What a long Christmas Day but we are grateful for all our blessings. Not to mention we shoveled again before going to bed but we are grateful for Advil :)

Christmas afternoon ...

We came home from brunch to find a 2-3 foot snow drift in our driveway. We could not even make it into the garage. We had to park over at Mackay's, carry the kids in the house and start snow removal that last 3 hours+. Yes that time did include neighbors help and snow blowers. (Pictures never do justice)

The kids took a break from helping when the Larson boys came around the corner pulling a tube with their van. I even jumped on for a ride around the block.

(Jaiden, Carter, Brinlee, Hannah riding on top of the Larsen boys)

Carter was done after one trip around the block - not a thrill seeker.