Friday, February 4, 2011

Jake's snowday birthday


Jake has had four consecutive snowday birthdays. When they started calling for a snowstorm last Tuesday, I got really excited! He did not want to believe it until Monday night when they were warning us to get ready for power outages! I am always excited for Jake to get to stay home for his birthday!


Being stuck in the house, we were able to polish this cookie cake off without a problem!

Happy Birthday, Jake! I love you!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

January Snow Day!

We had our first real snow day this season!

We started the day wearing our PJs and slippers. We made waffles and ate until we were full full!

Aidan kept an eye on the snowfall to let us know we could play in it whenever we were ready!


We made snow ice cream again this year. Last year we got a recipe that had raw eggs in it which I thought was weird and wrong on several levels. This was much better!

We finally made it outside! I was so glad we waited until the afternoon when the wind had died down and the sun was out! The boys had a blast and we lasted awhile until our fingers got too cold!

Aidan's snow angel.

Jake is really the reason why these boys had so much fun outside. If it were up to me, we would stand around and try to figure out a way to stay warm! He had a plan involving sleds, snowballs, and running around! What a super daddy!




Domino was the best behaved dog ever today. She loves loves this weather!


And now I just heard that we get to do it all over again tomorrow! They have already announced another snow day!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

500 miles!


I committed to running 500 miles in 2011. I think that will be so cool to be able to say! I ran 5 today but, unfortunately the 500 ticker doesn't start until tomorrow!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Christmas Day

Christmas morning at our house.


Christmas dinner at my parent's house in Springfield.


Anticipating present time!

My pretty Mom.

My handsome Dad.


Aidan opening the much anticipated Trio Batcave. Santa asked Uncle Randy to help him deliver this gift. Aidan still says it was the best part of Christmas!


Getting ready for Santa

We read a lot of Christmas stories leading up to the big day!

Christmas Eve with new pjs on.



Poor Domino!


I love this photo!


We got an elf on the shelf this year!

Making cookies for Santa. They really did not turn out that well, but the boys did not notice one bit!





Salem Lutheran Christmas program


This is Aidan's sweet four year old preschool class at their Christmas program. They did a great job!

He was so proud!

Afterwards, they had a birthday party for Jesus!

Grandpa Mike and Grandma Shirley came to see the show!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Van Lear Christmas card 2010

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Jingle Jacket Run

We ran the Jacket Jingle Run tonight! It was chilly chilly. Jake pushed Zachary in the 5K and Aidan and I ran the one mile fun run. Aidan has been practicing with us and was so pumped to do his first race. He did great!



It was seriously about 34 degrees and windy....COLD!