70 Degrees Before the Big Freeze

Okay, I was feeling the need for a spot of warmth in this cold weather so I decided to post some pictures from our day outside just a day or two before the winter storm hit. It was wacky weather as usual for us here in good 'ole Missouri....70degrees in the middle of January and a winter storm moving into the area. We decided to take advantage of the nice weather and spent the afternoon outside. The kids definitely were in need of outside time and did lots of running to work off their excess energy. We've also started a family game night and have been busy teaching the kids how to play their new games they got for Christmas. I must say that our boys are definitely competitive and when it's game time..."it's on like Donkey Kong" as their father would say! lol Here are some pictures of our latest fun......well fun in the sun at least!


Ben (the brown mutt) is our newest addition...Donovan rescued him when someone dumped him at the river... Ian named him after Ben10 the cartoon.....Cletis just had a birthday and is working on his 10th year now!

Nicky was just happy chillin' out in his stroller
4-wheeling fun!
Trev was really trying to get away but Ian had him caught!
A fierce game of Pirate's Cove....arrr, matey!
Yes I do realize Christmas is over but Ian refuses to let me pack away his Santa hat and even likes to wear it to bed...silly boy:-P
ARrrrr...give me all your treasure!
Just a little chunky monkey to brighten your day....he's getting so big now!

***Just a little update*** We just found out that Donovan will get to keep his job! Yay!! They have layed off 24 of their 38 employees and he is basically going to be foreman now. Luckily for us, he has made himself pretty indispensable to his company. His hours will be cut unfortunately but at least he's still employed! So for now I won't have to return to work but we'll definitely have to tighten the purse strings. Best of luck and lots of prayers to those that are still being affected by our worsening economy......