Snow, Christmas, and A Few Other Things

I'm a little behind on updating the blog. I have been horrible at getting my camera out lately. I'm really trying to be better. Here are the few pictures I took around Christmas time.

A few days before Christmas it snowed, and the kids were in heaven. They had a ton of fun in the whole one inch we got.

Kaden with Chewie. I think that the dog might have liked the snow more than the kids did.

And speaking of dog, he's been a very bad one lately. Yesterday he escaped the fence twice, and once already today!!! Anyone have any suggestions on behavior problems with dogs? Sandy our German Shepard is very well behaved and listens to us. Chewie on the other had looks at us with a dumb expression on his face. We are looking into getting a shock collar with a perimeter fence. But because of the price of them it will be a month or two before we get it. So we need something in the mean time. I feel bad that every time he's taken outside he gets put on a leash, plus then he just barks at us to get off. Any way, back to the snow......

Cole actually liked the snow this year. He ate more than his fair share.

Jocelyn striking a pose

The kids all together. The snow only lasted a few hours. It melted by noon, but the kids had fun while it lasted.

Christmas was fun this year. I didn't get many pictures. I really like to enjoy watching my kids while they open their presents, and the fun expressions, and reactions from them. So I don't like to be behind the camera the whole time.

The kids when they came out of the hall to see what they got. Cole went straight for the stockings, and so I didn't get him in the picture.

Cole sitting on his new bean bag from Santa. He was so tired, but really excited.

The stockings, before the kids opened them.

The living room right after Santa came.

I told Cris on Christmas eve that the kids got really spoiled this year, after everything was put out. But I guess with four kids, there are bound to be oodles of presents under the tree.(Especially with 2 sets of Grandparents, and 2 Great Grandmas to spoil them) Kennedy's favorite is her roller blades, and MP3 player. Kaden's is his skateboard(which we hid behind the tree and was the last thing to be opened), and MP3 player. Jocelyn's is her kitchen set, and game boy. And Cole's is his remote control car, and woody doll, (or should I say action figure since he's a boy lol) Cris and I promised each other not to get anything for one another, besides stocking stuffers. But he didn't keep his promise(which didn't hurt my feelings at all) he got me a new Ipod Nano with $50 of Itunes, and a sewing machine. I can't wait to have the baby, and then go buy material and make a blanket, with it.(even though it may be one crooked looking blanket) And once this baby comes, and I'm running again, the Ipod will come in handy!!!!!

I hope that all you family and friends that read our blog had a very Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. (it's ok that I'm almost a month late saying that right???????)