guilty!

This is how I found Aedan after our recent trip out into the snow. We drink hot chocolate after playing in the snow. Both of the boys like it, and it is a real treat for them. Since we knew we'd be getting more snow this weekend we picked up marshmellows for the hot chocolate. Of course, Aedan (with the sweet tooth) loves them. When I saw Aedan like this I asked him, "Aedan, what are you doing?" His answer, "I need more." He must really like marshmellows.

Josiah and Aedan played in the snow today. The ground was a mixture of snow and ice. This witner storm was a little odd...we got snow on Friday (daytime), ice Friday night, and then more snow today. Hopefully, they will get to go out again tomorrow:)

Snowy Days

It snowed this past week! It began snowing on Thursday, started back up Friday (after stopping), and then snowed pretty much all day on Saturday. You would think that with the constant snow we would have gotten more, but we didn't. It was enough for the boys to go outside and sled! Also, school has been out since Thursday, and it may even be out tomorrow. Most of the main roads are fine to drive on, but our neighborhood still has snow and ice on the roads. We didn't go anywhere this morning, but I'll need to make a Walmart trip tonight, and an Aldi trip tomorrow. The boys both sled down our back hill, which is pretty steep, and not to mention big if your 4 and 2 years old. Josiah LOVES to go exploring on our land accross the street, so we played over there some, as well. I'm not the biggest fan of cold weather, but I do enjoy getting some snow...even if it is a just a little. Josiah and Aedan get excited when they see it and are enjoying it more as they get older. Josiah likes it more then last year and would stay outside to play in it for a long time if we let him. Aedan also likes it more then last year, but not as much as Josiah. Hopefully, we'll get more snow this season:)

All bundled up and ready to go!

throwing snow balls

Cheese!

Josiah rolling, and rolling, and rolling

Ryan, Josiah, and the wipe out!

Ryan and Aedan

All three!!

Enjoying hot chocolate! (or hot cocoa as Josiah and Aedan say)

24 weeks

I'm offically 24 weeks pregnant today! I had my doctor's appointment today, and everything is going well. Measurements are fine, heartbeat, ultra sound from last visit, and my blood pressure. My next visit is in 4 weeks, when I'll do my glucose test. After that, my next appointment will be in three weeks, then go to two, eventually every week. We are getting excited, and the time is going by fast to me...it won't be long:)

On a side note: I love this shirt, mom...it is great...nice and long:)

for gigi

more love for rudy:)...i mean rex:)

Christmas in Columbia

After leaving Charleston, we headed to Columbia to see Ryan's family. Ryan's brother, Jason, and his daughter, Samantha, were in town as well. Tannya's family lives in Columbia. So with everyone there, pictures are a MUST! Here's a picture of all of the grandchildren:

Ryan and his siblings

Ryan's mom with her kiddos

Our last night there, we went to the zoo to see the lights. It was great to let the kids get out and walk, and enjoy the lights. It was a little cold, but not windy at all, so it was a great night to go. There were a few farm animals out and also the reptile/fish exhibits were open. Taryn came with us, so she is in our pics:)

Christmas in Charleston

On Sunday, December 27th, we headed down to Charleston, SC. It's normally about a 7 1/2- 8 hour drive, but because I40 is closed at the TN/NC border we had to go the LONG way. It adds on about an hour and a half. This should be the last time we travel for a while, so it should be fixed for next time. We had talked about going to the bowl game since it was in Nashville, but then later decided against it. We stayed at Caroline's house while we were in town.

Josiah and Aedan opening their presents from Aunt Caroline.

Aedan tormenting Daisy...this was common throughout our stay.

Caroline helping Aedan

Aedan checking out Josiah's gift.

Ryan and Aedan

We went to the fire truck museum with my dad and sister one morning. It was our first time going there...the boys did well. Josiah especially liked the fire truck simulator.

At night, we went to the see the lights with my mom, Mama, Aunt Francie, and Caroline. The lights were GREAT...the boys liked the dinosaur section, and the rockets.

We got to go on a train ride that Josiah and Aedan loved! Josiah was so excited, and could barely stand to wait the 30 minutes to ride. Once aboard, Josiah loved the dolphins and the frog jumping out of the water! Aedan was entertained as well. He liked it so much that he cried when the train ride was over.

The following day, we went to the children's museum. I love this museum, especially the water portion. This was the third time that I had been, and it was the most crowded I've ever seen it. There were kids everywhere. I was surprised that there wasn't more crying and less sharing...but everyone seemed to be fine with the craziness.

Josiah playing in the water.

Josiah doing some water art.

Aedan is playing with treasure here. Check out his wet pants from the water section.

Aedan and Gigi

Josiah steering the ship...again, check out the wet pants.

Even in a museum, Gigi finds a book to read:)

shopping at the grocery store

Time for presents:)

Christmas Videos

Christmas morning: Josiah and Aedan running to their presents:)

Happy Birthday song to Jesus...this is hilarious!:

Christmas Day

"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"-which means, "God with us."

~Matthew 1:23

presents by the tree

Josiah and Aedan got telephones for Christmas, and they can talk to each other on them.

The boys also got scooters. I wasn't sure how they'd do with these, but they both like them. Josiah does excellent on his, and Aedan still needs a little help, but will get better in time, I'm sure.

Josiah is checking out his stocking.

Aedan is looking at his goody bag gifts from Gigi.

Josiah and Aedan are chilling on their toy story sleeping bags.

Wow!!! Buzz Lightyear...check out Aedan's face.

Josiah and Aedan with their Buzzes.

Josiah and Aedan love to walk around and pretend to take pictures with random toys. (I'm not sure where they get this from:) While at CVS one night, I spotted these cameras! They love them, and I got a super deal on them:)

kiss, kiss!

Josiah got a dinosaur encyclopedia.

Josiah's abstract art on the easel.

Aedan working on the chalk side.

Aedan and I resting in the sleeping bag.

We made a birthday cake for Jesus. (Video worth watching to come.)

yummy!

We also made a gingerbread house! They were so proud!:)