As we left Mrs. Claus, we saw an interesting sight...
I'm pretty sure East Tennessee is the only place where people build snowmen in the back of trucks and drive around town. 
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Just tell him I've been good...
We paid a little visit to a certain Mrs. Claus. She was visiting with children, reading stories, serving hot chocolate, and handing out candy canes. It was a lovely visit indeed. 
As we left Mrs. Claus, we saw an interesting sight...
I'm pretty sure East Tennessee is the only place where people build snowmen in the back of trucks and drive around town.
As we left Mrs. Claus, we saw an interesting sight... I'm pretty sure East Tennessee is the only place where people build snowmen in the back of trucks and drive around town. 
A Message From Santa
Santa sent both kids special messages through Mommy's email all the way from the North Pole. It was so exciting to hear Santa say their names and to see their pictures in Santa's special book. Parker and Claire kept trying to talk back to the computer and answer Santa's questions. 
Sunday, December 20, 2009
The Weather Outside Is Frightful
I just stole these pictures from Megan so I'm continuing the last post. This picture of my mom is too funny not to put on the blog. She looks scared to death!
Brian
Parker
Mike & Me
Brian
Parker
Mike & Me
The More The Merrier
Parker and Claire were excited to play in the snow at Nana and Papaw's house today. Lots of our family were there to join the fun!
Parker, Claire, and Megan 
Uncle Mike pulling Claire on the sled
Uncle Mark
After a while, Mike decided to just take it easy and watch. Next thing I knew, he had a little heater sitting there beside him.
Nana in her winter gear
Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you, that's my mom on a sled!
Parker
No makeup ~ Megan still looks pretty!
Caleb & Parker
Uncle Mark
Parker again!
Mike decided to ride backwards and try to video. He's crazy!
Claire does NOT like to be cold. She lasted about 15 minutes then headed inside where Aunt Amy and Amanda were baking cookies and making Manger Munch.
When Parker had finally had enough, he got comfortable in Papaw's chair.
Uncle Mike pulling Claire on the sled
Uncle Mark
After a while, Mike decided to just take it easy and watch. Next thing I knew, he had a little heater sitting there beside him.
Nana in her winter gear
Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you, that's my mom on a sled!
Parker
No makeup ~ Megan still looks pretty!
Caleb & Parker
Uncle Mark
Parker again!
Mike decided to ride backwards and try to video. He's crazy!
Claire does NOT like to be cold. She lasted about 15 minutes then headed inside where Aunt Amy and Amanda were baking cookies and making Manger Munch.
When Parker had finally had enough, he got comfortable in Papaw's chair.
(Not pictured: Tyler, Rich, Andy, Miriam, Amy, & Amanda)
Saturday, December 19, 2009
A Winter Wonderland
We have about six inches of snow. It is absolutely beautiful! Brian finally got home this morning so we can enjoy it now. 
Snow Princess
Snow Prince (with a chapped lip)
This is the most snow they've ever seen. When I was a little girl, we always had BIG snows! We would play, build snowmen, and sled for hours! I also have this memory of my dad rolling the snow into these HUGE hay bale looking things. It took those Snow-bales forever to melt! Another obsession I had when I was younger (ahem) was not wanting anyone to walk in the front yard because it messed it all up and didn't look as pretty with footprints. I've had to get over that (at least outwardly) for the kids sake. I just love the look of a freshly fallen blanket of snow!
Sledding
Building a snowman
I had a loud cracking sound about 10:30 last night. Look what it was! Our neighbors tree split right in half!
Snow angels
Parker eating a "piece" of snow.
Claire found a better snack and started eating the cookie crumbs that fell off of the snowman.
When Parker sings Frosty the Snowman, he always sings "corndog pipe" instead of corncob pipe. It seemed very appropriate for our snowman to have a corndog pipe!
Here's Frosty....or as Parker called him "Jack Silver Whipped Cream Head"
Check out our neighbor's snowman. This picture doesn't even show his grandiosity! He's truly about 8 feet tall. He's huge!
After our fun in the snow, we had to have hot chocolate of course!
Snow Princess
Snow Prince (with a chapped lip)
This is the most snow they've ever seen. When I was a little girl, we always had BIG snows! We would play, build snowmen, and sled for hours! I also have this memory of my dad rolling the snow into these HUGE hay bale looking things. It took those Snow-bales forever to melt! Another obsession I had when I was younger (ahem) was not wanting anyone to walk in the front yard because it messed it all up and didn't look as pretty with footprints. I've had to get over that (at least outwardly) for the kids sake. I just love the look of a freshly fallen blanket of snow! 
Sledding
Building a snowman
I had a loud cracking sound about 10:30 last night. Look what it was! Our neighbors tree split right in half!
Snow angels
Parker eating a "piece" of snow. 
Claire found a better snack and started eating the cookie crumbs that fell off of the snowman.
When Parker sings Frosty the Snowman, he always sings "corndog pipe" instead of corncob pipe. It seemed very appropriate for our snowman to have a corndog pipe! 
Here's Frosty....or as Parker called him "Jack Silver Whipped Cream Head"
Check out our neighbor's snowman. This picture doesn't even show his grandiosity! He's truly about 8 feet tall. He's huge!
After our fun in the snow, we had to have hot chocolate of course!
I'm planning to stay warm and cozy in the house for the rest of the day!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Good News and Bad News!
Here's the good news...
Claire had a pajama party at school today. Here she is this morning before school. I bought her the cutest pajamas, but she insisted on wearing these ballerina pajamas that she already had. They're cute too and actually warmer so I decided not to pick that battle!
I actually wrapped a few presents! Granted, they were teacher gifts, and I had no choice but to get them wrapped. Nevertheless, it's progress. I'm using a polka dot theme for wrapping this year.
We are getting TONS of snow right now! This is the most snow we've had since either of my children were born. It is so exciting for them, and they are thrilled beyond measure to play in it tomorrow. It sure is beautiful!
Claire had a pajama party at school today. Here she is this morning before school. I bought her the cutest pajamas, but she insisted on wearing these ballerina pajamas that she already had. They're cute too and actually warmer so I decided not to pick that battle!
I actually wrapped a few presents! Granted, they were teacher gifts, and I had no choice but to get them wrapped. Nevertheless, it's progress. I'm using a polka dot theme for wrapping this year. 
We are getting TONS of snow right now! This is the most snow we've had since either of my children were born. It is so exciting for them, and they are thrilled beyond measure to play in it tomorrow. It sure is beautiful!
Here's the bad news...
Brian is totally stuck in this huge snowstorm twenty miles from home. He was on the side of the road for about five hours, but he just now made it to a nearby hotel. I'm relieved that he's safe and warm, but I'm lonely here without him. I'm also praying we don't lose electricity. A lot of people are already without power.
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