What Could it Be?

Just the other day, when we were enjoying a warm evening, a rumor started that we might get snow this week. I said that I didn't believe it and predictions have been wrong before. I knew it would be cold and that it would rain, so I wasn't surprised when we woke up to rain, but there was another sound with the rain: ice.

I walked David to school our heads turned from the ice that was blowing out of the north, and not long after that the ice became small and clumped up together to make big fluffy snowflakes. Here is the result:

We played in snow here for the first time,
and you can see we are well equipped with proper clothing.

Snow?

I heard a noise and came over to see Rebecca pelting the windows.

I think I won't be so hard on the weather predictions in the future! We had snow all day and there is still a little bit on the ground.

Books, Balls, and Tricks

A little peek into what each of us have been doing during the month of January:

Maryann has taken up champion bowling (at least for one family night).

Clark is having a hard time blowing out all the candles for his birthday. David offers a little help.

David doing tricks in his new pajamas.

Benjamin discovered he can now play on our slide by himself.

Rebecca spends a lot of time reading stacks of books. She and Benjamin will sit by our book shelf and read letting mommy have some quiet time.

Creating

My children had fun with a Christmas present that their Grandma gave to them. It really is fun to see what they come up with, they have such great imaginations. If only we could keep that big imagination our whole life.

Vacation Pictures

We've placed loads of pictures from our Utah Christmas vacation on our family website (link). Come see rest stop adventures, an epic snowball fight, Christmas fun, and silly faces.


Come join the fun!

Happy Anniversary!

Eight years ago today the "Clark and Maryann Siler family" was born. I feel it was the beginning of the happiest years of my life. Clark has been a wonderful blessing in my life and truly is my best friend. I couldn't have dreamed of a better life. I have a heart full of love and gratitude to our Heavenly Father who guided us together.

Families can be together forever.

(link to song)

Merry Christmas!

We made an ecard and letter for you to enjoy! Click here to read about how our family has gorwn and see the cute collage of pictures.
Have a "most exciting Christmas!"
(Children's Songbook, pg 51)

Preschool Day

Yesterday I took my turn hosting our preschool group and we learned about the seasons. This was our craft. I found the idea online somewhere. They are ice cream cone Christmas trees. The children loved it and were able to do the whole craft themselves, with a little supervision. I loved seeing the children really enjoying the craft and all the other activities they did.

Cold days mean hot chocolate. A favorite treat of ours is hot chocolate with a peppermint stick in it. I let Benjamin try one, as you can see he really enjoyed it.

Here is a funny one of Rebecca. She was playing on my bed while I was reading and then I noticed the room got quiet. I turned and saw she had fallen asleep. I thought it was funny she fell asleep with the "Sleep Book", which just goes to show that it really should "be read in bed". I can't help but yawn just looking at the book.