I uploaded photos from my camera this weekend and found all our pictures from Christmas and basically the last four months or so. I don't know how I have neglected it this long, but I thought I would share some snow photos.

Keep in mind, snow is not a thing of the past here in North Idaho. This last week, just when we though spring had finally started to bring us rain and some sun, it snowed on Friday. I'm crossing my fingers right now that it doesn't happen again until next winter. (It's kind of hard to type with your fingers crossed. They are beginning to cramp, so maybe I should just knock on wood.)

Jon got a little crazy with our snow blower this year and took all the snow in the backyard and blew it into a pile so the kids could sled. Later on, he actually made a maze with the additional snow so you had to weave around our yard to get out the back gate.

Kyle was buried alive at one point:

And of course, you can't go anywhere in the cold without your winter-weather wear. Moira can tell you that:

I know you're thinking she must be cold in shorts, but alas, she has her socks to keep her warm:

It is March 1st, yet North Idaho looks more like December. After a week or so of early spring rain and the on and off light of sun, we now have more snow. It has been snowing for the last week or so and last night we saw at least a foot. Here are some pictures from our front yard.

It's Christmas Eve and we are still in our pajamas at 10:30 a.m. We are watching Frosty the Snowman and though I have always loved this movie I find myself laughing at the voices of the animated characters. I don't think they used any children's voices. They are all adults, trying to sound like kids, which just ends up being creepy.


Later today Jon will dress up as Santa Claus and our family will go caroling around the neighborhood handing out candy canes. I feel as though I should send out a warning prior to the singing so our neighbors can buy earplugs. They are going to want more than candy canes. We are just trying to spread the Christmas tears, I mean cheer.

Jon tried on the the big guy's wig early and I must admit he looks like a jolly homeless man. Hopefully the look will improve with the red suit and hat.