More Snow!

Okay, okay, so this amount of snow is not so much of a big deal for you notherners, but for us it is a big deal. We had our second snow day at school this year. What a treat!

Bowling (that isn't Wii)!

So, we had our first time real bowling, thanks to another scout outing! The kids thought they would have it mastered, since they are so good at Wii bowling. They learned it was a bit harder but had a great time!

A score of 55 - not bad Pierson!

Even Sydney got a 65! The girl has skills - she beat all of the boys!

Missing Teeth

He is getting tired of me saying so, but I think he is so cute with his two front teeth missing! Even Sydney said he sounded so cute when he talks!

Pierson's Hockey Career Begins

Last week we went to the Huntsville Havocs Hockey Game with Pierson's scout troop. Pierson and his friend Jake were picked to compete in a competion during one of the breaks. It was a three legged race. They had to race down, eat a piece of pizza and race back. Pierson and Jake won - I was so proud of the boys! He says he is ready to do it again!

Christmas

I know it is late, but here is a very small glimpse of our Christmas. We had a wonderful time just hanging out and playing games. Here is our annual family picture on Christmas Eve before heading out to church.

Sydney is proudly displaying her ZhuZhu pets. They were the gem of her Christmas Day. She played with them from 6 am to 9 pm, almost non-stop!

Okay, so this was actually a few days before Christmas, but Pierson was really proud of his decorated gingerbread men. The Christmas season would not be the same without decorating our cookies!

Like many other families in America, we spent Christmas day playing on our new Wii. It was fun, but the kids seem to beat their parents a bit too much.

Snow and Basketball

Snow - it is a major thing in Alabama. Last Saturday, we awoke to a winter wonderland.

Later that day, the kids had their first basketball games. Here is Pierson's team being introduced. Go Tigers!

I didn't doctor this picture at all. Pierson is just that fast on the court. What can I say, he is like his Dad!

Sydney's team is the "Flash." She has her defense down - it helps to be taller than most of the other kids!

Here is coach Daddy, encouraging her to run fast. I love that Pete is coaching Sydney's team this year.

Thanksgiving Day

Another successful Thanksgiving turkey, and he was a huge 17 pounds!

Here we are, waiting to dig in. We had a great day with just the four of us. We ate, hung out together, and played bocce ball!

As always, we set up the tree Thanksgiving night, and it was so much fun.

Hanging the garland and lights. It is hard to believe that the kids are 7 and 5.

Time for the star. Every year we alternate who gets to put it up. This year, it was Sydney's turn.