Miley the Snow Dog

Miley LOVES the snow. She is so fun to watch. She loves to jump all over the place and eats the snow. She gets so excited when she sees people getting all their snow gear on because she is hoping she'll get to go and play too! It's a riot watching her! She doesn't seem to mind that the snow is almost deeper than her in most areas!

Big Big Snow!!

We had a super snow storm last night! We have over a foot of solid snow. Some of the snow drifts are two feet or more! It's great! The kids have been having a super time playing in it. Ryan has a harder time as he isn't as tall and walking through the snow is really tricky for him but he does it! Of course it was a snow day from school so all the kids were out and having a great time! Here are some pictures to show how deep the snow is in areas!

Playing with our friends in the snow....

We haven't gotten as much snow this year as we usually do by this point. During the first good snow we ran outside and played with the neighbor kids and had so much fun. The kids like to use our driveway as a place to sled down. Works ok as long as there aren't any cars coming!!

FTMA (Future Trash Men of America)

Here is a picture of Ryan's orange trash truck from Santa. We all know that Ryan has been obsessed with trash trucks for over a year now. Buckner genes?? Anyway, Ryan and I sit on the porch rain, snow, sleet, or shine on Wednesdays to watch the 2-3 trash trucks that come to our house. On Christmas Eve (our trash day) there was a knock on the door. There was the trash man in a Santa hat and handed me a gift for Ryan. I have NEVER met anyone who has received a gift from their trash man! We took this picture to put in the thank you card for the trash man. Needless to say it made Ryan's day to get a present from him and made my eyes teary at the kindness shown to my son.

What's a Ryanism??

Ryan has entertained us with many sayings and questions lately. We have named these Ryanisms. He is a super inquisitive boy and his observations stun and entertain us. His latest Ryanism happened this week. I had called and made an appointment for Miley (the dog) to be spayed. I suppose he was overhearing my phone conversations. Later that day we went to McDonald's and ran into Grandma. In a sad yet serious tone he informed her that Miley was broken and we have to take her to the vet to get fixed!! Another time while at the museum he was jumping around and having a good time. He suddenly stopped and got serious. I asked him what was wrong. He claimed someone wet his pants. When I asked how "someone" did that he said he didn't know but while he was laughing someone came and wet his pants. Another time we went out to eat. He was quietly looking at the moon (it was a half moon). He then asked how the moon gets "broken". Yet our all time favorite one deals with God. While explaining about death and how when we die God comes and takes us to heaven Ryan sits and ponders for a moment. Then he asks, "What kind of car does God drive when he comes to get us?".

The Play Goup

It all started almost ten years ago! When our first kids were just babies we met at a Mom's group and started our own little playgroup. Sadly half of the group has moved away. Whenever there are enough in town to get together we usually try to do so. It's been so much fun to have these other Mom's to grow up with. I love you all!! I can't believe our group started with six little babies and if we could ever all get together again there would be sixteen kids! Wow. It was really nice to spend time with some old friends and see all the kids together again. When are you coming again Laura??

Build a Bear (or dog or bunny...)

The kids have been wanting to go to Build a Bear. It's a really fun place but pretty pricey for stuffed animals if you ask me. I told the kids to ask for gift cards or money for Christmas and then they could go. They did and we went. It was neat to get to pick out your animal and stuff it. The kids really enjoyed doing their animals and dressing them up. They are already thinking of doing the same thing with their birthday money. Luckily I could take them one at a time then!!!