SNOW SNOW!!

That's right, we had our first snow of the year today!

When it first started snowing the flakes were SO big and fluffy, and it was just beautiful coming down. Landon seemed a little worried as he watched the snow fall and he said several times, "Oh no, my slide is getting dirty! How are we going to clean it?" He wanted dad to go out and mow the snow away! Ha!! Such a silly boy!

Some of the snow had already melted by the time I snapped these pics.

We opted for a warm snug day inside and played Wii games. I'm glad we decided to go to church last night because getting out in the cold wet weather this morning would have been no fun at all! The boys took a nap today and I decided to go for a run, yes--in the snow--I'm crazy!! It wasn't a bad run at first, it actually felt pretty good until I turned a corner and I was running against the VERY windy north winds. I'm pretty sure my legs are wind burnt, I just haven't looked yet. :/ I've started running again, but I'll post more on that later!

Before I go, here are some cute pics of the little guy....

Happy Boy

Someone was ready to go see Ms. Shawn this morning!! How wonderful is it that he loves going to the sitters house while I'm at work?!?! It sure makes my day so much easier knowing that he is happy and loved while I'm away. Looks like he is waving at me as to say, "Bye Mom!"

First Post of the NEW YEAR!!

Oh, how I love new beginnings! A new year....2011!! I can't wait to see what is in store for our family this year. 2010 was a great year as we watched Landon go from a toddler to a VERY curious little boy that wants to know how everything in this world works!

This year:

Landon will turn 3

David will turn 36 (on the closer end to 40!!--no worries David, you are still young!)

I will turn 31 (oh my!--I remember when my mom was 31 and I thought she was OLD!)

David and I will celebrate our 10 year anniversary

I will enter my 9th year of teaching

We will be taking a trip to the Rocky Mountains

David and I are going on our 2nd cruise and Landon will go on his 1st cruise

Lots of fun things to look forward to this year!

We went to my aunt's house for New Years Eve and we got to see lots of family! We left before midnight because we wanted to get home safely before all the crazies were out on the roads driving. We made it home in time to watch the ball drop on TV, at least David and I did...little man was fast asleep in his bed!I tried to get a good picture of Landon with my mom, but he wasn't loving the camera much that night!
This was one of the best pictures that I got of them two! This silly boy definitely keeps me on my toes!

Happy New Year!

Outside Fun

Christmas with Grandma W

The day after Christmas we went to David's grandmas house to celebrate Christmas with his side of the family.

Landon was so excited to get this tractor. Grandma said Christmas just isn't Christmas unless little tractors are running around.
Abby and Matthew playing with Landon and his new tractor!

Merry Christmas

This was the first Christmas that we have stayed at home for the whole day. We had our Christmas celebrations before Christmas this year.We went to church on Christmas Eve so we were able to lounge around all day. We played with Landon's new toys, watched movies, ate yummy food, and we finally got out of our jammies around 4 in the afternoon! I love how this sweet little boy brings so much joy to the season. We have so much to be thankful for.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!!

Ice and Santa

We took Landon to ICE at the Gaylord and we also saw Santa while we were there.

Landon was ready to go in!

Ice slide

We were so cold by the time we were finished, and poor Landon was crying at the end because his fingers were hurting. :(
After we warmed up we went to see Santa.

Landon was not afraid of Santa this year! When it was his turn he walked right up to Santa and held his arms out for Santa to pick him up. Landon was very serious as he sat on Santa's lap, and rather than tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas, Landon talked to him about the elevator that he could see in the distance. I'm sure he wanted to know how it worked! Ha!

On our way home we stopped to get 'The Elf on the Shelf'. We were a little late in starting it this Christmas, however, I can't wait to use it next year!!