SNOW

this weekend we had a little snow vacation.

we stayed in a cabin in the mountains,

it was very relaxing and fun!!
it was the first time both of the kids have seen snow.

they both love being outside, so the snow was just an extra bonus.
we brought our best sleds...
and jacob even built a sweet jump.
here are some pics that show what all we did...

there were snow angels
skiing
falling
a BIG snowman
family time

snow ball fights
and most of all LOTS of smiles
it was great to get away.

now i have to start posting more on my blog! sorry for the long break!

we are looking forward to thursday,

when uncle rob and auntie erica come into town.

For Papa!

Hi papa!!

we all miss you very much!

we are very thankful for the service you are doing for our country!

Gabriella is talking non-stop 

and Jake is getting huge! 

last night he weighed 19 lbs! 

here is gab modeling the princess dress you got her 

jake is loving bananas and now avocado! 

he is also learning to drink water from a cup...

we can't wait for you to get back! 

We All Love You! 

Cora

Please Pray for this sweet family... (click on sweet family to get to their blog:)

i have been following their story for the last two weeks.

please pray for Cora's parents!

words can not express how hard it would be to loose a child.

last night it said that she had a stable day yesterday, and then i woke up and

it said she had gone to be with Jesus...

i cried and wanted to ask questions like 

Why?

but it reminded me that time with our families is limited

and we need to be thankful for every moment we have with them. 

we have to remember to walk with Him everyday because our time here on earth is limited.

i am thankful that she is in Heaven HEALED, and no longer in any pain. 

we serve an awesome God! 

Movie Recommendation!

The Secret Life of Bees.

Jacob went to a concert and I couldn't go because of little Jake.
we tried to go to a concert when jake was about two weeks old
and it was way too loud, so we had to sit outside.
i didn't want to try that again, so we stayed home.

my mom and i watched the secret life of bees.
it was a very good and emotional movie.
all of the actresses did great!
i would definitely recommend it.

Yesterday

we stayed home
and got a lot done around the house.
i also had a big homework assignment to get done.

gabriella had a great day! 
she wore her panties all day and only had two accidents.
they were both in the early evening after her daddy got home.
i was busy and forgot to remind her to go
and she is always excited to see her daddy, so i think she forgot.

i made a little sweet treat while the kids were napping.
it was very simple and very yummy too.