Because...

...I didn't have 21,000 other things to do tonight!

I would like to thank you, Jacob, for giving me something to do.  You know, I thought I was going to have to sit around eating bon bons.

I love you to the moon and back...I would just prefer that you not dump powder all over your sister, your self, and the carpet.

Love, Mom

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To say the last two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity is a major understatement!  Not the least of which was a trip to Minnesota.  I'm still climbing out of a mountain of laundry and nursing a cold, but wanted to share these two photos.  This was the kids first time to see snow ever, and my first time to see it (besides a few fluries that don't even stick) in about 15 years. 

This was the first time I'd been on a snowmobile ever.  David was a great driver.  He's had a little more practice than me - but not much!  I decided riding a snowmobile is a lot like riding a jet ski.  And that is something I DO have a lot of experience in!  Jet skiing is a lot more warm though!

We had to borrow all the winter gear from David's cousins - those overalls I'm in - they're from Jamin.  He's 6'4".  Just a wee bit big on me but it worked.

We had a great time in Minnesota - we're so glad we got to see everyone.

Out-takes From Attempt #1

So...I had this wonderful idea today would be THE day to take the kids pictures for the holiday cards I send out each year.  I got these sweaters just for the occasion.  (Actually, Nana got these sweaters for the occasion.) I had all kinds of ideas in my head of what I wanted them to do.  We'll just say things didn't exactly work out how I was hoping they would.

For your viewing pleasure...I present "Out-takes From Attempt #1".

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Lia LOVES to walk.  You see, walking is a very new thing for her.  Yes, yes, she's been walking for one whole week now.  At nearly 15 months it's about time!  But really, couldn't she have stopped for 2 seconds...NO!

OK, no problem.  We'll just sit the two of them together on these nice rocks.  "Kristen, (my friend, yes, she's got a cool name too)you put Lia down by Jacob and I'll start snapping."  As you can see, that didn't turn out to good either.  Lia wanted to walk, thankyouverymuch, and I don't like how their sweaters are all bunched up.

Ok, Ok, Ok, I'll see what I can get with Jacob.  He's been an easy subject to shoot in past, surely he'll cooperate today.  Nope, not gonna happen.

#1. "Jacob, just look natural.  You're very serious right now."

#2.  "But stand up strait!"  What's with this bending down??

#3. You're killing me son, you're killing me!

Ok, let's try this tree.  Trees have worked magic in the past.

#1.  "Jacob, you don't need to pull you pants up to your armpits."

#2.  "Why are you bending down and looking at me like that??"

#3.  ok, fine, I see you are done with this!

Let's move back to your sister.

#1.  ummm, Lia, could you look up at Momma?

#2.  A man ran by at that time...she was WAY more interested in him.

#3.  nice profile there, Lia

One last effort at the kids together.  I think these are self explanitory!

And she's outta there!

Hope you at least got a chuckle out of these.  We'll go for round 2 later this week.