"NO MAN"

It had been a CRAZY work week and unfortunately Russ hadn't been able to spend much time with the girls. We got HAMMERED with more snow so Russ suited up to finish shoveling the driveway. After he finished, I saw him coming up the walkway toward the door with the shovel...then I noticed he stopped...I couldn't see what exactly he was doing since it was dark out so I flipped the light on to see what was going on. Much to my surprise, he was making a snowman. I had to laugh and of course asked him what in the world he was doing---though it was very obvious. He decided to make a snowman (complete with a carrot nose and blueberries for the eyes and mouth) for the girls. I thought it was the cutest thing---but I think he enjoyed it just as much as the girls did!


Posing with his work in progress.
The next morning, the girls were greeted by the snowman out the front window. Unfortunately, Russ wasn't able to see the expressions on their faces since he left for work before they were up, but they love it! Olivia is STILL saying 'no man' and runs to the window to look for it!
Lexie was so excited to see her snowman!!!!

A Chilly Good Time

There is just something about the chilly winter weather that puts my girls in the best moods! As much as I am starting to like winter less and less with each passing year, it warms my heart to see them having such a good time!


She is all smiles and loving the crisp air!
This little one has nothing but smiles too!
Daddy scoops up Olivia a whirls her around and around---wheeee!
So grown up looking...

More Snow = More Fun

The most recent "winter storm" brought more snow to Western Pennsylvania (not as much as the other side of the state thankfully) and a smile to the faces of my little ones! They LOVE to play in the snow! Luckily, Russ had the afternoon off so after nap time, we suited them up and headed outside.

Lexie decided she wanted to try to make a snowman.

Olivia however, decided she was going to try to shovel the driveway

Lexie: "Help me make a big snowman sissy!" Olivia: "O-kay"
Lexie sneaks up on Russ for a surprise snowball attack!
"Gotcha!"
Of course, Russ had to retaliate!
"Look at this big snowball mommy!"
Once Cole saw how much fun the girls were having, he suited up and headed over to go sledding!
Wheeeeee~faster~faster~faster!
WIPEOUT!!!!!
Back up the hill with a little help from Russ!
They were having so much fun!

I think Olivia was getting a little tired as she was snuggling into Cole. This picture just melts my heart---

The forecast looks as though we will be getting more snow so stay tuned for more Winter Fun Photos!

Snowball fight

Since Russ missed out on our last snowy adventures, he decided to take the kids out in the snow for some fun after coming home from the office. After helping him get the girls suited up, I decided I would take a nice long hot shower---but not before I snapped a few photos!


Pausing for a photo
Russ showing the 'proper snow ball throwing form'
Lexie says...take that!
They had great fun playing in the snow with daddy before calling it quits because it was too cold...and because dinner was ready! I am sure there will be PLENTY more days of snow ahead!

First "major" Snow Fall

We finally got our first "major" snow fall here in Western Pennsylvania. While we have had a couple of inches here...and a couple of inches there...we finally got "enough snow to play in". It seemed like every morning Lexie would look out the window and ask if there was "enough snow" and on this particular day my response was "there is more than enough!". I think we got close to 9 inches which made playing fun...shoveling the driveway--not so fun. Luckily, our good neighbor Rege rode down on his quad and plowed the lower half for me---thanks to the drifts and the snow plows it was over a foot deep at the bottom of the driveway!

Getting ready to try out their new sled! They were so excited they didn't have to take turns--instead they could ride together! (Thanks Michael, Debbie, Marissa & Spencer!)
Since we don't really have many hills in our yard, I decided I would pull them around the neighborhood---what was I thinking? I could barely keep my footing, but they really seemed to enjoy the ride! Lexie tried to start a snowball fight---oy!
Lexie trying to traverse the snow...she was loving it!
Olivia--not so much! She had a hard time keeping upright-it was just a little too deep for her.
She loved "exploring in the snow".
I think she decided to eat her way through the snow since she was having difficulties walking through it.
Just as we were getting ready to head inside, Old Man Winter gave us a gentle push as the snow machine started up again!
Olivia wanted to make sure she told her daddy all about her big adventures outside since he missed out. (He had worked 21 of the previous 24 hours and needed a nap)
After waking daddy up from his nap, I made some home made hot chocolate for the girls to get them all warmed up. I think they liked it!
Lexie trying to get warm....
...and giving me a thumb's up!

Snowy Angels

The day after Christmas we bundled up the girls in their new snow outfits and headed outside to play. It was COLD, but that didn't stop us from having lots of fun!!!


Olivia was set and ready to go in the sled. Lexie wanted to help give her little sister a push--which made for a great photo op!
While daddy was pulling Olivia around the backyard on the sled, Lexie wanted to 'race down the slide' through the snow.
It was Lexie's turn for a sled ride....'wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee'!
"Again...again...this is so much fun!"
I decided I would give Russ a break from pulling the girls around and got in on the action. Who needs a dog to pull a sled?!?
Olivia wanted a turn down the slide.

Lexie's newest obsession is making snow angels! Unprompted, she threw herself back in the snow and started moving her arms and legs while shouting, "look mommy...I'm making you a snowy angel"!
She was so proud of her work then said it was 'my turn'...oh, why not!
After resting for a few minutes it was back to sledding...away we go!
Lexie was having so much fun! She loves the snow.
A quick kiss for Olivia before she takes another turn around the back yard.
"Hmmm...what does this stuff taste like?" (No, it wasn't yellow!)
Room for two? Not really, but we made it work!
Lexie wanted me to have a turn and decided she was going to pull me around the yard.
Love my little lovey!
Olivia takes a turn down the slide with help from daddy!
Everyone was starting to get cold so we decided to head inside to thaw out!
Back inside with rosy red cheeks and nose--the lens even fogged up on the camera...I guess it was cold too!
We had such a great time sledding--can't wait until we get more snow. We have since gotten a new "SUPER BIG SLED" (as Lexie calls it) from Mike, Debbie and the kids! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!