SNOWY SUNDAY

What fun we had today!! We took Cole and John sleigh riding. It sure does bring back a lot of memories from when I was a kid. I loved when dad would pull us behind the three wheeler on a sled. Not much has changed....THE GOAL was still to throw someone off the sled as quickly as possible. At the end of the day Brad had to carry Cole into my mom and dads to warm up. Needless to say Cole is asleep in his warm cozy bed for now.

One step closer!!

Not sure if this is reason to celebrate, but I have my completed physical!! YEA!! I realize that this is not a huge jump, but right now it feels like I am lost! I have completed the home study and I guess waiting on a copy of it and then???? The truth is I really don't know. I'm a little confused, but still trusting that all of this is going to work out and in the end we will have a beautiful girl. I almost put BABY but we have requested a girl up to 3 years old, so who knows? I sure don't, but I have a feeling that God does, and she is going to be the perfect fit for our family. I know that there will be struggles, moments of doubt, and pain, but all in all I trust that God puts us where we need to be at the right time. To be honest it is a bit frustrating when people ask so when is she going to be here and I have to keep repeating we aren't really sure. I just keep telling myself that all of this PAPERWORK is going to be worth it when I see that precious face. It has been well over a year now that I have pondered the whole adoption thing and now it is a reality and for that I am very thankful even if we are moving along like a turtle!!!

One Year ago this month....The Ice Storm Hit!!

One year ago this month the ice storm hit us here in Kentucky. I will never forget that night hearing the sounds of trees snapping off at the ground and seeing bright lights in the sky as transformers were blowing up. At first it seemed fun until we were going on day 3 with no power and everyone was crammed into my mom and dad's house. Actually it was quite frightening! I was pregnant with Luke and due in March, so I was already on the miserable side. We went without electricity for 3 weeks until we finally borrowed a generator from my cousin. I love my mom and dad, but being with them for 3 weeks meant that Cole didn't have his own bed and was way off of his routine. Looking back now it was a time to remember, but not necessarily one that I want to live again.

1st snow day of the year.

It snowed on Wednesday night here so school was closed on both Thursday and Friday. I have mixed feelings when it snows. I love to see the snow and really like snow days home with the kids, but I hate going to school in June. The boys love staying home, but for momma things aren't so fun sometimes. We have played games, wrestled, played in the snow, ect. To be honest this snow gives me cabin fever. I get tired of putting on snow boots only to take them off again. I get tired of mopping the floor for it to get messed up again. I get tired of doing laundry only to have another load in the bathroom. I get tired of the wrestling even though the boys around here love it. I get tired of the dog running in and out even if it is cold outside. I get tired of facebook but it is the only thing that keeps me awake. I am tired of eating, but gosh food is so good when your bored. I am tired of doing dishes for there to be more in the sink. I'm tired of my hair being long, but love pulling it back in a "ponytail." I am tired of this cold weather, but don't have the money to pack up and go on vacation. Maybe.....I just need a change. Come on spring enough of winter!!! I will leave you with a few pictures of our first snow of 2010.