11 & 0

11 = the number of inches of snow recorded at DFW Thursday. 0 = the number of plows in the DFW area. I always rave about how much I love snow. I'm realizing that I prefer snow in places where they're equipped to handle it! We made the most of it, though!

Josh was not too sure at first - maybe having flashbacks to his face plant?

I love the snow on Otis's back. Here they are next to the mini snowman that I hastily constructed. I was so happy for the Texan kids to actually be able to build respectable snowmen as opposed to the 5 inch tall ones we've seen in other years.

The trees in the backyard were so beautiful.

Otis the abominable snowdog.

Friday morning's view from our front step.

So, Christmas was awhile ago...

But I'm just now getting around to posting from our trip to Michigan. We had so much fun!

Josh in the Santa sweatshirt Grandma made him waiting for Christmas breakfast. And does anyone else notice that he looks exactly like his Daddy in this picture? People tell us that all the time and this is the first time I've seen it. I still call the dimples mine.

Helping Daddy load up the truck as we headed to the airport.

Sweaty baby in a skintight onesie pounding Mountain Dew (not really - the cap was on). We looked like model parents.

Even Dallas had a white Christmas!

Josh kept insisting on going outside, and he was pretty sure all the gear was unnecessary.

Getting his snow legs.

About to sled down the hill with Mommy!

All was well and good until the face plant. Who can blame him?

Riding in the sled that my Uncle Jim made for me when I was a baby.

Glad to be back home and playing with the Tonka truck Santa brought him.

Josh the Christmas Elf

Supervising Daddy



Adding a finishing touch (probably actually grabbing a light and saying "hot")

Admiring our handiwork

Loving on Otis

Otis returns the favor

Thanksgiving Weekend

We spent the weekend with Matt's family. Here are a few highlights.

It was fantastic to have the five grandkids from Matt's side all together. Luke holding David, Josh, Abby Kate holding Avery. Too much cuteness!

A rare moment when Josh was not running straight for the lake.

Abby Kate was kind enough to let Josh color with her.

Saturday we went to a Christmas tree farm.

Mike & Casey with their girls on the hayride at the tree farm.

Mommy & Josh on the hayride.

Abby Kate & Luke

Finding the right tree is thirsty work.

Josh thinks this is the winner.

Luke & Abby Kate help Uncle Mike cut down the tree. Josh supervises.

Enjoying the hayride (while trying to climb over the side)

Family photo

Rocket Man

Josh has now taken to actually riding his rocket around rather than pushing it close to other things to aid in his climbing efforts.

Off with a sippy in each hand.

Showing the microwave rack a good time.

Horton Hears It's Halloween

Sporting the devil shirt Grandma made him and acting a bit devilish


Helping Daddy greet the trick or treaters

Attempting to hand out spices as treats


Skeleton jammies!



Ready for trick or treating






He did not appreciate the hat - especially the trunk - until people started making a big deal over him. When he realized people thought it was cute he started hamming it up.

Enjoying some of his loot.

Camping at Cedar Hill State Park

Helping Daddy set up the tent


The combination of our campsite being sloped plus the endless mud due to the rains lately plus amateur walking skills added up to lots of spills.


Joe Pool Lake


Best Buds


Sitting in the mud and hoisting a pant leg to show off the fuzzy jammies under his jeans and sweatshirt, all while maintaining a firm grip on his pancake.