More Snow Days...

Our house after the snow.

Well, the weatherman got it right this time...we ended up with about 4 or 5 inches of snow! I was a little skeptical at first because they always make it out to be more than it really is. We were very excited that it did come! School was out on Friday even though we didn't start seeing anything til a little later. Once it started, it didn't stop til the next morning. I love watching it snow! I opened all the blinds so Addie could see out too! We already had our sled from when it snowed a week or so ago. Didn't use it then, but it definitely came in handy this time. Jen spent the night @ our house the night before so she was there to play in the snow too! It was really cold that day. We all bundeled up, especially Addison. She could hardly walk because she was so stiff. We sled down our driveway, which is a pretty good hill...it worked for us! Our neighbors came over too. We all took turns going down w/Addie. She loved it! Jen and I tried making a snowman, but it didn't workout for us.

The next day, I couldn't decide if I wanted to go back out but Scott and I took Addie for a bit. It was actually kinda warm. We didn't have to bundle up as much and Addie enjoyed it more. This time we used the hill in our front yard, which was now ice. It was perfect and went fast! Scott let Addie go by herself this time. When she got to the bottom, she had a huge smile on her face:) I love days like these!
We ended up being out of school that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. By Tuesday, I had cabin fever and had to get out of the house! I ended up taking Addie to daycare and my niece and I went to eat and to the movies. It was nice...definitely needed the break! They're calling for more snow next week so we will see:)

Down the road



Day 1~All bundled up and ready to go!



Daddy and Addie



Aunt Jen and Addie



The Taylor's



Lovin it!



Day 2~Here we go again!





A video of Addie sledding by herself!



She couldn't figure out what this was...our neighbor's made it!

SNOW DAY!!!

After returning to school on Monday from a two week break, we ended up getting 2 more snow days on Thursday and Friday! It's always hard going back after a break so I was very glad to have a couple of more days to enjoy with Addie. It's hard for her to adjust @ daycare too. She likes staying home with her mommy!:)

I dressed her and we stayed out for about 10 minutes just so she could see and feel the snow for the first time. Her snow boots that I bought back in the summer finally came in handy! Actually, we spent more time chasing after the dogs..don't ask!!! Once she got out there, she sat on her bottom because she wanted to come down the steps. She loves being outside. Little did she know how cold the snow would be. Once she fell, she said "cold"! Of course her hands were freezing because she didn't want to wear her gloves. Anyway, she walked around for a few and I took a few pics. Then, we headed inside where it was warm! Afterwards, we left for Nana's house to visit on my day off. Portland had already received more snow than we did the day before. The weatherman didn't really get their days right because they were calling for a lot on Thursday, but they got more on Friday. By the time I left there, the ground was covered. We didn't play, but it was nice to look at it through the window!

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Christmas in KY...the last of 3!!!

Finally, I'm finishing up the last of 3 blogs for our Christmas celebrations! We had lots of fun, but glad it's over. It's kinda stressful shopping for all and going from place to place. Anyway, we go to Scott's sisters' house on Christmas morning to have dinner and open gifts w/the family. The kids open first at one time, then the adults. It's usually late that night when we get back into town so we are usually pretty tired. This year, Addie enjoyed opening her presents a little more and was more aware of things. It was a good Christmas!!!

Sweet Addie Bugs



Nana, Pops and Ethan



Cousin Jenna



Cousin Hope and Andrew



Aunt Mitzi and Addie



Daddy helps put together the shopping cart



Aunt Sandy and Uncle Steve w/Jenna



Loving her gifts!



The cousins playing



Playing w/a box



They love their shopping carts.



One tired little girl!



She's out for the night!

Christmas '09 @ Nana & Papa's

Christmas Eve at my parent's house is always a good time. We head over there Xmas Eve to hang out and eat. Then, we all get comfy in our jammies and wait patiently (yeah, right) to start opening our gifts that night. We've done it this way for as long as I can remember. Mom decides where everyone will sleep and we all stay the night and have Santa the next morning. There have been times when Santa had to leave gifts for 8 kids that morning! My sister and I continued getting "Santa" in the morning until we were about 25..hehe! This year, it was only 3 kids. My nieces got theirs that night because they had to leave for Disney World Xmas morning, and other cousins came early this year. Our tradition changes a little bit each year because our family keeps growing! Not everyone spends the night now. It was getting hard for Santa to carry the gifts from house to house plus some families have changed! We've had anywhere from 16-18 people stay at once before. It can get crazy:0) After things settle that next morning, we have breakfast. Then Scott, Addie and myself leave to head to L'ville for another family Xmas...more food, fun and presents!

Christmas with the Troutts...first of 3!!!

Usually, the weekend before Xmas, we get together and play Dirty Santa with the Troutt family (my mom's side). The adults play Dirty Santa and the kids open their gifts. We also have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! Our family loves taking pictures, but I only put up a few:)

2nd and 3rd cousins.

Christmas Holidays...a little of this and that!!!

It's always fun being off for 2 weeks for Xmas and I love spending it with my family. We stay pretty busy over the break with our 3 get togethers. Addie and I have been having lots of fun decorating, taking pictures and playing with her new toys. She's been very giddy:) She's had pneumonia, but feeling LOTS better now! I loved getting to buy her pj's this year to wear throughout the holidays...I think we ended up with 6 pairs!


She wouldn't leave the decorations or the ornaments alone!

A night out with the girls "Rockette style"!!!

Me, my sis Jen, my mom, my sis Deb, my nieces Leah and Rachel and my aunt Tita

Thursday night was a great night out with my mom, two sisters, two nieces and aunt. We had dinner and then out to see the Rockettes show at the Opry. It's always so much fun when we all get together...so many laughs!!! Oh, yeah, the show was great too:)