We've really been enjoying getting dumped on here and there by snow. As for me, shoveling is one of my very favorite wintertime activities. Mostly because it forces me to get my behind in gear and go outside. It's always a boost to my mood. Emmie, as always, loves the great outdoors and if she had her way, most of her days would be spent outside exploring.    I realize that eating snow is frowned upon in some circles. We are not part of those circles. It's a delicacy in our house. We had a fun time sledding as a family last week for family night. Our kids are big enough that they can really conquer the hills these days! And Emmie likes to sled and she also likes to watch. And eat snow. https://youtu.be/yYRnqeXqlPM  That's Addison whizzing by in the background.  This time of year it's always fun to spot a visitor or two (or four) in our yard.  https://youtu.be/-ajAv3UUqZA We decided it would be fun to bring a...

While my side of the family was here for Thanksgiving, we decorated the Christmas tree together! Us adults spent an entire afternoon pulling the old burned out lights off the tree and then stringing up new ones. What a pain! But it was sure pretty once we finished. December 1st Addison became a double-digit baby! He invited a few buddies over and had cake and ice cream and did an escape room that turned out to be a lot of fun. It's crazy that he's ten! The cake was themed after one of his current favorite book series, Warriors . Puzzling over a problem and trying to beat the clock! Success! They made it just in time! Addison also earned his bear award and his religious knot in scouts. Nate and Asa went on a date to the Roy library, which is so, so cool. They even got a treat at the cafe there. We had some snow days. Threw a singing party. Look at this adorable nativity...