Where We Stand

Here is something that I thought was very cute. I had just gotten signs and car stickers of Mitt Romney and found that Jarom made his own. Does he really know who this guy is? Probably not, but it just made me smile to know he's out to notice everything.

Tons More Snow!!!

Saturday brought more snow to Georgia. The kids were so excited. This time is snowed a few hours with huge flakes and stuck to everything except the roads and concrete.

Here is "Jeff." I don't know where they came up with the name, but they loved to build him. It's funny, because just about every house with kids had a snowman in there front yard. It's definitely the token thing to do when it snows.

The kids couldn't wait to get outside with dad and build the snowman.

Daddy's truck and "Tubby's" car was covered (according to Georgia's standards).

Friendly snowball fight on the back deck.

It's Snowing!?!

This is the first time in 6 years that it snowed. (Excluding the freakish ice storm 4 years ago.) So you can imagine the excitement of the kids.

It's kind of hard to see the snow unless you click on the picture. I promise it is there.

The kids had to get out and play in it. It's more fun with the neighbor kid.

Here is our back deck. This was before the fluffy snow turned into rain pellets.

Jarom thought this was awesome.

Of course it wouldn't be a complete experience unless you caught a flake on your tongue.

Little Helpers

They always want to help with dinner. If one gets to, the other has to. Raegan was able to stir the sauce and Tarin was in charge of the noodles.

"My Purple Eye"

Yes, she is a little crazy when it comes to taking a picture, but we wanted to show what can happen when you come in contact with a swing. At "play school" she pushed a swing and it came right back --imagine that--and it hit below her eye. She refers to it as her "purple eye," because at first it was a soft purple color.

Bedtime Teeth Brushing

Here we have the dynamic duo. These two get into so much together, it is cute.

Some days they want mom to do the brushing, but as you can see, this night, they wanted to do it all by themselves.

They are so goofy together.

Doing Homework

Here is my big boy finishing his book for homework. He was only going to read some of it...but figured he'd do it all.

The cutest part, I caught him in my room. I didn't know where he had gone. I had to get the picture of him reading so intently.

What Makeup?

Raegan watches me more then I thought. I found her in my makeup and putting in on her eyes. Althought she knew she was in trouble, I had to take a picture and laugh a bit.

Peanutbutter Jelly

Raegan is our performer. She gets a bit bashful on camera, but you get the idea. (To watch, pause music player down below).

Merry Christmas Gma and Gpa Palmer

Thank you for the great gifts. The kids really enjoyed them. It will keep them busy for awhile. The popcorn popping brought back some good 'ole memories...the before-microwave-popcorn-days.

Christmas Morning 2007

Christmas Morning. Saying Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Wardwell for the gifts.

"I Can Do It!"

Here is just an example of how headstrong our daughters are. Tarin wanted to wash her hands herself. Once she got up there...she didn't know what to do. No matter, she still insisted that she can do it!

Gpa Wardwell Visiting

Gpa Wardwell is known for magic tricks with the kids.

Now he is showing them how the magic works. I bet they can't reproduce it...all the better for Gpa to come and show them again the next time he's in town!

Orange Smilies

After school snacks are the best. Today we have orange smilies. The oranges are a bit large. So Raegan can't quite fit it in.

Tarin did her best to make the biggest smile ever.

Play School Nature Hike to Line Creek

Yep, it was my turn to teach. We had a "field trip" for our Nature theme. We went on a short hike to Line Creek in Peachtree City. Two weeks ago, we would've had more color. And because of the drought, the creek and lake are very low.

Our first craft was making macaroni necklaces. Lots of kids to help out.

There are 7 kids in "play school". But siblings came too. They have there "eye spy" TP rolls out. (You don't know how much toilet paper your family uses, until you start saving the rolls for something.)

Raegan checking out the creek. Mettea and Alec behind her.

Raegan decided to test the water. "Is it cold?"

Yep, it is cold, but that doesn't stop the whole posse from playing in it.

Raegan on the left with Mason, Alec, Lanna and Kate (Lanna's sister).

Decking the Halls

It's that time of year. Fire in the fireplace! They love to pile in front of the fire and use the rug for a blanket. They get that from mom. She love fires too.

Raegan is so excited to put ornaments on the tree.

Tarin loves to rearrange.

Rian and Jarom make the final adjustments.

We are all done. No fancy tree with ribbon. Maybe next year when mom doesn't have a baby in her belly.

Thanksgiving fun

Well, unfortunately this is the only picture I took during the whole Thanksgiving time. Tarin made an indian outfit, and won't let anyone touch it. For the feast, we went up northeast of Atlanta to the Mulberry's house. Trent has an aunt and cousins with several kids. It was home sweet home to me with people everywhere.

Fall has come

Here is a tree in our neighbors yard that I absolutely love. I didn't capture the red trees down the street before they all fell off.

Rian's Birthday Party

The cookie cake strikes again. They love it and I love it, it's easy to do. Rian had her party when a lot of family was in town.

Party was at the Pottery Patio. A place to paint pottery and have fun.

Rian invited classmates from school and from church. Aunt Kiley helping Raegan and Uncle Dan spotting Jarom.

So that's how they do it in Utah!

Rian completed her project.

Raegan put her special touch on her plate.

Jarom wanted to be patriotic.

Silly daddy, he put trick candles. Jarom started to spit on them to help put them out.

Rian's Baptism

Rian's big day. We are very proud and happy for her. Trent needs to smile for pictures, and mom is definitely pregnant.

Rian and Gma Palmer. Rian now has her own set of scriptures.

Rian and Natalie Green baptised on the same day.

Wardwell family all together. Love the suit Troy!

Family with Gma Palmer and Uncle Dan.