SNOW!!!

I had two very excited little boys to see all the snow. They could not wait to go sledding. We got about 6-7 inches! The biggest snow we've seen in a long time. Saturday afternoon we got together with friends and family and went sledding. It was VERY cold!

Look at that sweet face! Alexa and Aunt Jenn Shawn Glenn & Nick Shawn Glenn & Walker

These two little bundled up cuties are actually Walker and Alexa. Again, it was very cold!

Will, Nate & Kelly

Walker and Alexa - at this point the were done sledding and ready to get warm. The three of us set in the warm truck and watched the rest sled.

Barkley enjoying the snow. Harley was in her dog pen staying warm. 2nd day of sledding - Much warmer weather today! Sunday several people met at our house for lunch and then off to more sledding. Mom fixed a delicious Crockpot Pizza (that I would have really loved minus the noodles) and oatmeal squares(they were the hit of the party). I fixed Taco Soup, pulled pork and leftover chilli. Joyce (my MIL) fixed a cake. It was great and made great leftovers when we were finished sledding.

Here is Will, Shawn Glenn, Walker and Nathan after lunch and before sledding.

Will & Addison all suited up.

Addison, Will & Walker

Will checking out the view

Brotherly love! Nathan & Shawn Glenn

Papa & Will making a trip down the hill. This "sled" is actually a feeding trough. It made the best sled ever. I rode down once in it and it flew! Thanks Robert, Loretta & Addie for bringing it for us to enjoy.

Will playing in the snow

Will and Nana in a snowball fight

Everyone loaded onto the fourwheeler for a ride to the top- that is Addie being pulled in the sled.

Papa & Walker in a snowball fight. I think it was little kids against Papa & Nana.

Papa, Nana & Walker taking a break. Will, Nick & Walker resting in between snowball fights. At this point they pretty much done sledding and enjoyed the snowball fights.

Walker was worn out and fell asleep while everyone was still sledding. Here he is resting in Shannon's truck.

Addie and Loretta

Where oh where...

...is the SNOW? I have two little boys who cannot wait for it to get here...and we're hoping there is enough to build a snowman!

Tubes and Adenoidectomy

Walker went in today for his 2nd set of tubes. He got his first set of tubes at 9 months and they came out about 4 months ago. Since then, we have had about 4 ear infections. So the plan was to remove his adenoids this time also. We had to be at Lexington by 5:30 this morning. Here is Walker playing in the waiting room before he was called back. Here is Walker and "Elephant". Elephant was a gift from Hannah and Charli who thought he needed a special stuffed animal to take back with him during surgery. When Walker got out I asked him if they put tubes in Elephant's ears also and he said yes.

Notice the ankle bracelet. This did not make Walker happy at all. He screamed when the register lady put it on him, and the whole waiting room turned to see what happened.

After surgery- notice not as happy! He tried to pull his iv out numerous times, did not willingly participate as they tried to test his oxygen and wanted the tape and cotton ball off his hand where his IV had been. Walker HATES bandaids and anything of the sort. Now you may see Will wearing 5 or 6 unnecessary bandaids, but not Walker.

The doctor said he could have anything he wanted to eat, and he wanted biscuit and gravy. So we headed to Cracker Barrel which made him much happier. At the moment he is doing great, he has had his pain meds and is taking a nice little nap!

No Day Like a Snow Day!

Today was the first snow day of 2010. While most schools knew there would not be school, we didn't find out until about 5:00 this morning. Will could not wait to go snowsledding. I wasn't real sure about Walker because his usual response is "I not like snow!" But once he got out there he loved sledding. Harley & Barkley playing in the snow.

My nephews, Nathan and Shawn Glenn

Walker & Will

Will on the tire

Climbing back up the hill

While we could have used a little more snow for sledding, Will flew down the hill. Actually once I was trying to take a picture and he about ran over me. He called this sled the rocket banana.

Walker all by himself. Sure glad Santa bought some snow boots!

Riding the four-wheeler is a favorite of Walker's.

Pa & Will

Pa & Walker walking back up the hill

Happy New Year!!!!

Christmas Adventures

I'm attempting to put all Christmas pictures on one post so it will be quite lengthy. Okay, Christmas started really early around here. Mollie, Macy & Maggie came to spend a few days with Nana and Papa before Christmas. Needless to say, Will had to stay all night as well. They convinced Nana to let them open a stocking present each night. Here they are waiting to be given the green light to open their present for the night. Here is Walker doing his new smile and showing you his ornament he made at Sunday school.

And here's Will's ornament.

Will & Walker's preschool Sunday School class (L-R) Reagan, Clayton, David, Will, Walker, Maddie & Katie (not shown little Maddie).

Here are the kids singing their song from the Christmas Play, "Find the Lamb".

After church we went to Shannon's Aunt Lana's house for the Stephens Christmas party. Here are Alexa, Walker and Maddie posing in front of the tree. Notice Walker's smile again.

Here are the kids playing a little game in the garage.

Pa & Will

Will & Walker

Here is a picture of one of our 5 Christmas trees, the Snowman tree. I've collected snowman ornaments since Shannon & I got married 10 years ago.

We always go to my Mom & Dad's on the 23rd and open presents on Christmas Eve. Shannon and my dad had to work on Christmas Eve so we opened presents the night before. Don't worry, we still got up bright and early to see what Santa had left for the kids. Here are Papa & Nana with their grandkids.

Will & Walker opening gifts. We love TRIO's!

Here are the kiddos in front of Nana's Santa tree.

The kiddo's again posing with Uncle Nick.

Christmas Eve morning - Santa left all the kids new bikes. Here is Will testing his new bike out. It was very early and very cold, but that didn't stop any of them from trying out their new bikes.

Then we went to visit Grandma Cunningham.

Our next stop was Christmas Eve night at my Granny Irvin's. This year we celebrated a little differently at LWC. Here is Uncle Nick with Will & Walker.

One of my favorite pictures of Walker. There was a horse and buggy lit up and Walker had to go pet the horse.

My Mom and her family. L-R Granny Irvin, Rosie, Dean, Cha, Louise, Mike (just got married a few hours prior), Mom and Arlene Another favorite picture of mine- Will, Granny Irvin, Walker and me.

Mom & Dad

Oh, look who got caught giving Walker his upteenth chocolate chip cookie. Walker knows exactly who will give him cookies; if Papa is around Walker will have a cookie in his hand. If he sees me then he crams it in his mouth.

Back home to wait for the big guy. A letter from Santa, left in the tree for Will & Walker.

Christmas morning is so exciting. Will came in and told me Santa had come and he thought he saw a big square box. He waits for Walker to wake up before he opens any presents but he made several trips from our bedroom to the tree to report back to me about what Santa had left. Here is Will with his Wii.

Walker with his rocking horse.

This picture cracks me up. Will, Walker & Daddy all got these head light thing-a-ma-bobs (not sure their technical name). Walker put his light on with his new guitar and his snow boots. Too cute!

Walker before we went back to Granny Irvin's. My camera was acting crazy so I don't have any pictures from Christmas Day at Granny Irvin's.

Our last Christmas party was at Shannon's Mom & Dad's. Here is a picture of me and Walker opening presents. Walker feel asleep on the way from Granny Irvin's to Pa & Granny's. He slept through supper but the kids couldn't wait any longer to open presents so they woke him up. Needless to say he cried hysterically everytime someone looked at him. He did not want his picture taken, and did not want to open presents.

Walker finally woke up and played. Here are my nephews with the boys T-B Nathan, Walker, Will and Shawn Glenn.

Shawn Glenn with Elliot (on his 1st Christmas).

We have had a wonderful Christmas and been given the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. We are very thankful for ALL of God's blessings!