Snow Day

Last weekend we had 60 degree weather, today it is snowing. You never know exactly what the weather will be like in March. We sure enjoyed what may be the last of the snow this year. I love the snow.
Benjamin

My little Dyls. I love how little kids look like weeble wobbles in all their snow gear.

Dylan

Teddy

Maddie

Maddie

Dylan

Benjamin

Teddy

Teddy

Benjamin

Benjamin

Snow Sensations

I love the fun weather days. Today it is snowing a lot, and it was fun to take all the kids sledding. Dylan (2) liked to just sit in the sled and insisted on having the seatbelt on. He kept trying to decide if he dared go down the hill. Brandon as always, was a great helper. He kept helping the kids when they were struggling. He also was excited to have a snow ball fight with Ethan! Ethan as always, enjoyed trying to stand on the sled and "snowboard", and do other tricks in the snow. Benjamin and Maddie just loved being outside and the whole sledding experience. Fun times for the Mama and baby bears! I love to enjoy all these sensory experiences. There is something about standing in the cold, watching the snow, kids laughing and playing, that creates quite the feeling of satisfaction. LOVE it.

Maddie loved pulling her sled around.


Ethan enjoying the adventure


Trying to snowboard


Ethan and Benjamin enjoying a ride.


Benjamin (4)


The three oldest boys


Ethan and Maddie


Maddie


Happy and secure. Seat-belted in with his sippy.


Tuckered out! Don't we all feel a little burdened at times?


Maddie Pie


Ethan


Benjamin

Brandon helping Dylan up the hill


Brandon stopping to eat some snow.


Ethan, Maddie and Benj


Dylan


Ethan and Maddie


Brandon


All five kids sledding



They always let you know when it's time to go!

The Many Faces of Teddy

Teddy in the snow

A serious Teddy

What a regal dog

OK, now he is laughing. I love it when Teddy laughs and smiles.


Better to eat you with my dear. Now he is a fox.

A Crazed Teddy

Keeping company with the babies

A boy and his dog.

Teddy loves to give Dylan kisses, probably because Dylan is a bit reluctant.

Teddy will win, Dylan will get kissed all over his face.

Dylan did go in for a hug.

Dylan and Maddie petting Teddy.

Everything is Better with an Umbrella

After Brandon and Ethan went to school today, Maddie said she wanted to go play in the backyard. Luckily, it is a lot warmer today (in the 40's) so it is a perfect day to play outside. After putting on all the snowgear, the 3 babies, Teddy, and I headed to the backyard. Benjamin insisted on taking the umbrella. My kids all love umbrellas. It is the toy that never stops giving. Rain, sun, or snow, the kids always love to play with the umbrella. (Maybe they get that from their Grandpa. Here are some pictures from our snow fun today.

Benjamin sledding in our backyard (4)

Dylan (2) and Maddie (3)

Dylan and our dog Teddy

Oh Maddie, I don't know where that has been. Icky.


Benj, Dylan, Maddie, and Teddy.

Why does everything always come back to Star Wars? Benj was thrilled to find a huge sword icicle.

Little Dylan

Taking a slide

Best Baby Grumps Ever!

Benj kept making ice discoveries.

Hey Mommy!

Diggin' the truck out.

Umbrella smiles

Umbrella slides

Throwing snow with glee

Going head first

Handsome Dylanator

Benj under the protection of the umbrella