I {heart} Snow Days

I have to say that I love having a snow day every once in a while where we all get to play hookie for a day...be lazy, play in the snow, drink hot cocoa and make snow ice cream. Here a few of the moments I captured today.

Go Colts!

Randy took the three oldest to the Colts game today. He only had four tickets but Reegan and I were pretty content to miss the game and hang out - just the two of us. :)

We, of course, had to get everyone's face painted so they could support the Colts against whoever they played. (yes, I know, I'm bad) Reece wanted the full face coverage...the girls opted for a little less. But they all looked great. :)

Before they left, Reece asked Randy if he could buy a Colts jersey at the game. (Little did he know I had bought him one for Christmas and his dad convinced me he needed it for his first professional football game.) So, when Randy said Reece wanted to know if he could buy a jersey at the game I had to tell him no that I didn't think he needed to buy one at the game. He said ok but then I continued, as I got the jersey from my closet, that I thought he needed to wear a jersey to the game. I wish I could have captured the look on his face - stunned, he walked over to me and gave me the biggest, sweetest hug and said, "Thanks, Mom". Ok, it was worth it for the sweetness of that hug.

Here he is...checking out the field of his first professional football game.

Randy said he couldn't get enough of it....he asked a million questions throughout he game about what was going on, the different players, etc, etc, etc...glad it was Randy with him...it's like a foreign language when he talks to me.

I think the girls had a great time too. Randy said they cheered like crazy and had a blast the entire time. They were a very tired, but very happy bunch when they got home.

And Reegan and I were ready for them to get home...she had been asking for at least a couple of hours when they were going to be home. She was thrilled with the little stuffed bear with a Colts sweatshirt on....the perfect end to a pretty great day. :)

Happy Halloween!

We had lots of fun today getting dressed up and going out to get loads of candy! Of course, I had to get a few shots of the kids before we left. Don't they just look like they're having fun?!

This Halloween we had:

A Clown

An Army Guy
A Farmer
And a Bumble Bee who wouldn't let me get a close-up shot....
so I had to work reeeaaally hard to get a lot of 'em! (imagine that:)

Here they are...along with a couple of Reeva who will still let me take pictures of her :) and one of my sister and her family at their church's Trunk or Treat where they took home a Cool Trunk Award for their very cool movie themed car - the kids are adorable as popcorn, coca-cola, and a pretzel...

Happy Halloween All!!

Beautiful Days...Beautiful Life

Today was one of those days I wish I could bottle up and keep forever. It was such a beautiful day. After the kids got home from school we decided to take a walk before supper. I can't even explain the feeling I had as we walked and I got to watch the kids laugh and talk and share details from their day. Rylee was excited to tell all about the "Fish Olympics" she and her friends 'invented' and are coordinating at recess time. She spent the evening trying to talk Reeva into joining her team - "We need someone to beat Dalton!" Here is a picture I snapped of them on my phone as they walked along their dad's bean field. Who wouldn't want to capture a memory like that?

When we got home, Randy grilled while we got the veggies and brownies ready. We ate outside on our new patio...soooo nice! The turkey breasts were delicious and the sweet corn we had put up was the perfect side. The kids helped carry the dishes in then played in the yard while I cleaned up the kitchen. I looked out to see them playing some crazy game with their dad so I went out to watch and laugh as they hit a kickball with a raquetball raquet and then ran around bases as everyone else chased them and tried to get them out with the ball. The rules changed constantly as only they can when Randy is leading any of their crazy games. :)

As I watched my family throughout the evening, I couldn't help but think how blessed I am - how blessed we all are - to have each other to love and support and believe in. A beautiful life indeed.