Rain day turns into snow day

Our rainy day yesterday turned out to be a snow day; the kids were thrilled! They were too small to remember last year's 12 inches of the white stuff. Yes, we only had two inches but they thought it was the best thing ever! They both just ran around our front yard and our neighbor's yard, laughed, tried throwing snowballs and had the time of their lives!

Brittany trying to throw a snowball (they insisted on wearing these hats by the way).

It just keeps coming....

We've had a lot of rain this week (that's putting is mildly). One day, Brittany asked if they could put on their swimsuits and go out in the rain...too cute! Well, after explaining to her that it was too cold this is what they came up with....

This is not an old diaper box, it's a BIG boat! It is used to transport two little toddlers around the world (with their most valued possessions with them). Every time we would get close to the box, they would say, "Mommy (or Daddy) you are in the water." They played with their boat for about 40 minutes!

Birthday Presents

Michael was a little confused at first...he thought it was Christmas and kept handing out the gifts to be opened. That is until Brittany showed him the way... This was the "hot" gift....a toy computer!

Michael playing with the new computer.

He's 2!

Yes, Michael's 2nd b-day was on Sunday....hard to believe! After Michael & Brittany woke up from naps, the party began! They loved playing with the balloons and having Granddad and Grammy here too. Eating cake and ice cream. Michael doesn't really have a sweet tooth, so he ate three bites and was done. He was more interested in the toys which were on top of the cake.

He loved the candles, but wasn't quite sure what to do with them. Jamie had to help him.

Presents

My sister Jodi also sent Michael a remote-control car which he loves, especially when he figured out the remote control for it. This is a picture of him before realizing the remote. Grammy & Granddad gave Brittany & Michael a coloring easel....well....Michael just climbed right into it. It's his very own tent!

Our little Princess

For Christmas, Brittany received a "dress-up" outfit from my sister, Jodi. Well, it was quite the hit with her! She loves it, and wears it most of the time now. Michael was curious, so he put on the crown, purse and magic wand (he didn't like the shoes).

She is showing off the jewlery.

Building train tracks...

These are pictures of the kids building their own train track. We knew Michael enjoyed figuring out things, but it was a surprise to find Brittany enjoyed putting things together too! They do this periodically now and for some reason they find the hallway is the best place for a track!