Snow Day

We've been hit by the snowpacolypse here in Mid Missouri!

The first storm dumped 10 inches of snow & the second storm dumped 6-8 inches ( I think...) in a matter of 5 days.

We're thankful we didn't lose any power, only satelite TV for half the day.

This is H & M's first real snow since they've both been home.

Finally, we got to use the snowsuits we've been accumulating for 3 years!

We embraced it with snow shovels & sleds!

Don't let her fool you, she didn't enjoy the snow.

Too cold!

We spent some time making snow angels

Making a snowman



And catching snowflakes on our tongues!

Happy Valentine's Day!

From our house to yours!

M's 1st Valentine's Day

Always a smile on her face!

Photos taken @ 6:30 am

 

Dance, Dance, Dance

Bria's season of dance competition began this past weekend.

We drove to St Louis for the day to watch her perform 2 dances.

Harper absolutely loves watching Bria dance.

Forgot my camera....boooo

Taken with my phone.

Cutting it up!

Melaina's first "real" haircut at the fine establishment of Great Clips!

Waiting patiently with Mimi

M's turn

Gorgeous Girls!

Definately worth the $8.99 coupon.



40 Years!

Happy 40th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

6 children

20+ grandchildren ( I've lost count )

5+ great grandchildren

I'd say they're doing something right!

They definately deserved a great surprise party given by us!

With the help of my Aunt Kathy & Uncle Ed, we were able to pull this one off.

And suprsised, they were!

Mom & her oldest granddaughters

Mom & her 3 youngest babies

B Family

S Family

T Family

O Family

E Family

S Family

G Family

Happy Anniversary to a couple who have shown what love & family is.

They've  been nothing but an example of what a marriage is.

Through the good times & rough times, they've  remained committed to each other & the family.

We love you!

Cheers to another 40 years!

T squared

Monday, Miss Harper had a tonsillectomy & new ear tubes.

All went well & no overnight stay, which we were thankful for.

 

She's a very anxious patient, but can you blame her?

A few traumatic visits happened in China & we have no idea if she had a "mama"there with her to hold her hand & love on her.
She no longer has to worry about that.

Heading to the hospital

In la-la land moments before surgery.

Finished!

The only complaint was having the IV in her arm.

Much better after having ice cream & popsicles!

Before

After

Immediately, she started breathing easier.

Now, we're hoping she'll start sleeping in past 7am, she's our early riser!