Another Snow Day

Yesterday, the lawn was green. The snow was gone. Where did Winter go? Today it was supposed to snow only a couple of inches in the mountains, and basically a skiff in the valleys. But I'm so glad that it snowed more than originally predicted! We love the snow!! I think we got 3 to 4 inches :) Yea! The girls sure loved it. At least enough to play in.

The mountains starting to peak through those clouds full of snow.

I shoveled the walk to our porch today, and even though I probably could have done the whole thing, I left it for Chris. I figure, since we bought a giant snow blower this year, he should get his moneys worth! ha..ha..
I just can't keep a pair of gloves on Elle. I am torn about this. I actually got frostbite on one of my fingers when I was little. But she just can't do anything with her gloves yet. It's like having her hands wrapped in bandages or something. So, here she is, happy to get those darn gloves off!

Give Bree a tiny pile of snow, and she can make a fun sled hill. I guess when you're 5 and tiny, it doesn't take much. She was having a blast.
I guess the pile wasn't THAT tiny :)

I asked for a Thumbs up, and got it! I know if Elle gives me a thumbs up, that everything is A-OK!


Oh to be young again! I love these two little girls :)

How do I feel about 40?

I'm turning 40 next week! Ug! I don't know if I'm ready for this. I mean, 40 is my mom right? I am in complete denial. My personality is young. I just like to play. I am a responsible mom, and adult, but when I look around, there are so many people that are more grown up than me. I mean, they might even be younger than I am, but they seem more grown up.

I was called to teach the 13-14yr olds in Sunday school. And sometimes, when they start having their conversations, and I join in, or make comments, I have to make a point to take a step back, and think....oh yeah, I'm the teacher...I'm the adult in this class! ha..ha.. No seriously! Except, that I do have more life experiences, and am just a bit more wise :) he..he..

And when I go visiting teaching with my partner who is a grandma, and talk to the ladies that we teach that are older, sometimes I wonder what I could possibly contribute to the conversations that we have. I find it much easier to talk to the younger crowd.

30 was ok. But 40 is going to freak me out! Just a little. This is crazy. But I wouldn't go back for anything. I have a wonderful husband and 2 of the most precious little girls who I would never give up! And 40 is just a number anyway right? You're only as old as you let yourself be.

Today my fabulous husband bought me a couple of really awesome Birthday presents. Man, I'm a lucky girl :) And today my mom called to tell me that her and my dad are coming over tomorrow with dinner and a present. And then on my actual day, Chris is going to take me out to dinner. My sister Jen even called, and asked if I wanted her to put something together with friends. Wow, I do love my Birthdays. They are pretty fun. But I think I'm going to stay 40 for a few years. Gosh, and my birthday isn't even until Wednesday!!

Just thought I'd put a couple pics of my cool presents. Well, I think they are cool, because I LOVE to cook! And maybe I'll have to write an update one of these days, after I find out just how being 40 really is :)

A guy thing....

It must be a guy thing......

I mean, there are 3 men out plowing in this picture :)