Snow day! We had more snow dumped on us overnight, so there was no school today. The kids ended up going to Robby and Katie's for some sledding. Here they are enjoying some time out in the fluffy white stuff :)


1. Taylor trying her best to get a taste. Maybe I should do something betty crocker like and try to make some homemade ice cream from the fresh snow...


2. Caleb trying his best to walk in the snow, it's almost up to his waist!


3. Snow angel time :) Some of the pictures I had taken, had really a blueish tint to the snow, next time I need to pay attention to the white balance on my camera!


4. Taylor getting the sled ready for Katie's house.


5. Caleb trying his best to smile for a picture. He hates having his picture taken, one day when he's older he'll wonder why I have so many pictures of the girls and not many of him! I'll have to remind of this day :)

Ahh... winter has finally arrived! We've been wondering where it's been, but alas it finally made an appearance this weekend :) We got like around a foot of snow last night and had to dig ourselves out to get to church this morning. Stay warm and drive safe!

The Dill's got Chloe this fridge phonics set last weekend for her birthday and now she's learning her abc's. Check out how smart she is :)

Caleb at seven...

• still carries around BB (his blankie since he was born)
• has a huge collection of gel pens (38 to be exact)
• loves video games
• likes to bother his sisters
• calls all his buddies: "my best friend"
• is very loud
• hates to do homework
• loves to keep score on everything
• loves candy and has the cavities to prove it
• likes to dance
• is finally wearing a size 6/7 :)
• is a good student (says the teacher)
• is bull-headed and stubborn at times
• is loved
  

Sleeping Beauty

So it's 1:15 in the afternoon and this is what my daughter is doing:

She went to a lock-in last night at the roller skating rink with her girl scout troop. She came home at 7 this morning and has been sleeping ever since. She said that she didn't sleep AT ALL while she was there. What on earth do you do at a roller rink all night long?!

We celebrated Chloe's birthday this weekend. As you can tell by this photo, it was a "Minnie Mouse" themed party :) I got her this cute little minnie dress and headband to wear. We had a good time and she of course was spoiled by everyone who came. I have more birthday pictures coming, Jennifer was kind enough to take photos at the party for me so I didn't have to worry about that part. Thanks, Jenn. We still have the party mess going on here at home, the house is destroyed with toys, boxes, wrapping paper and decorations laying around. Don't ya love how you have to clean before everyone comes over, but when they leave it's even worse than before?!

This is us ladies on Saturday night. In honor of Becca's birthday, we went out for a nice dinner (with a really rude waiter) then we went ice skating. I had never been ice skating before and it was so hard!! I thought it would be really similar to roller skating, but I was so wrong. With barely a foot in the door, Kelly and I were on our butts! It was so funny and such a blast. I will say though that my dreams of becoming a figure skater have died :)

100 things about me...

I've seen this going around the blog scene and thought I'd give it a go myself. 100 random things about me. Yes I said 100. You might wanna grab a snack and pull up a chair, this is gonna be a long one :)

1. I love cereal
2. I used to sell headstones for a living
3. I married my high school sweetheart :)
4. I didn't need glasses until I was in my 20's
5. I am saved
6. I want to be a photographer when I grow up
7. I am super afraid of bees
8. I love to sleep, I would sleep until noon everyday if it I could
9. I can't wear flip flops, they hurt too much
10. I am a mother of three
11. My dream is to go to New York City
12. I broke my nose in car accident when I was younger
13. I dislike doing laundry
14. I've seen "Back to the future" like a 100 times
15. I love the song "How Great is our God"
    
16. I have naturally curly hair
17. I went to school to become a travel agent
18. I hate to go clothes shopping for myself
19. I am seriously afraid of escalators
20. I went to cedar point on my honeymoon
21. I love to watch "Prison Break"
22. I think crocs are so ugly
23. I love to read romance novels (no not the smutty ones)
24. I like my job
    
25. I use to be a telemarketer
26. I went to Florida on my senior trip
27. I've been drinking pop even though it was my resolution to quit
28. I love the band "Third Day"
29. I do not sew
30. I love candy
    
31. I tend to procrastinate
32. I don't like filing
33. I can drive a stick shift
34. I like pepperoni and pineapple on my pizza
35. I cry when I am angry
36. I love the 80's
37. I am blessed
38. I am having trouble coming up with 100 things about me :)
39. I am a deacon's wife
40. I have one sister
41. I used to cross-stitch
42. I've been known on occasion to wear 2 different socks to work
    
43. I love Jesus
44. I am thirtysomething
45. I've never been ice skating
46. I like the Chicago White Sox
47. I like seasoning salt on my popcorn
48. I teach youth group on Wednesday nights (the wee ones)
49. I used to run cross country and not very fast either :)
50. I watch too much t.v.
51. I haven't scrapbooked in a long time
52. I don't like to watch basketball on t.v., in fact I loathe it :)
    
53. I like "Home Alone 2" better than "Home Alone 1"
54. I am broke
55. I don't have any pets
56. I've lived in 8 different homes
57. I can't stand reality t.v.
58. I like to play softball
59. I love the fall season
60. I am currently reading "Experiencing God: Day-by-day"
61. I've never milked a cow
62. I like to watch the food network
63. Even though I don't cook
64. I was in love with MacGyver when I was younger
65. My first name is Jennifer
66. I am spoiled (according to my husband)
67. I had a surprise 30th birthday party
    
68. I do not like surprise parties
69. I love bacon cheeseburgers
70. I've watched every episode of Dawson's Creek more than once
    
71. I think onions are gross
72. But I like onion rings
73. I used to have the entire strawberry shortcake collection
74. I like to shop at Old Navy
75. I had a poster of Kirk Cameron on my bedroom wall
    
76. I like to watch figure skating
77. I really miss vanilla coke and wish they'd bring it back!
78. I'm not very organized
79. I am right handed
80. I do not like to exercise
81. I need to exercise
82. I like to watch game shows
83. I love roller coasters
84. I hate spinning fair rides
85. I'm scared of thunderstorms
86. I like to go to cemeteries
87. I love the smell of coffee
88. I can be impatient
89. I like to eat cake mix
90. I can easily remember phone numbers
91. I borrow money from my kids (see #54)
92. I like to take really long showers
93. I am afraid of walking on piers
94. I graduated in 1989
95. I miss high school
    
96. I like to chat on yahoo messenger
97. I like to sing
98. I want a new camera
99. I had a The Land Before Time birthday party when I was like 18
100. I wanna go to Hawaii some day on vacation

Senorita Chloe :)

My sister and her family went to Mexico over the holidays and bought Chloe this little dress while they were there. I think she looks rather adorable in it, don't you? :) They also brought Taylor and Caleb back some nice souvenirs. Thanks sis.

Happy New Year! As with each new year, I always make a list (a mental list) of resolutions. Mostly out of tradition cuz I usually don't keep any of them, who does?! So here it is, my list of resolutions.

(in no particular order)

1. No more soda. I've got a little pact with a few friends to stop drinking pop. Well so far so good, never mind it's only Jan. 2nd :)

2. Read my Bible, everyday!

3. Finish the online photography course I started in the Spring of '06 :)

4. Don't gain any weight. Last year it was a resolution to lose weight and I ended up gaining 8 pounds throughout the course of the 2006, so I thought this year as long as I don't gain anymore I'll be doing good!

5. Don't spend so much time in front of the tv, except when Prison Break is on of course :)

6. Pray. Everyday. (not just at the dinner table either!)

7. Save the money I need to buy the really nice camera I want.

8. Be more organized. Especially with the laundry and the bills. (my husband would be glad for that!)

9. Have fun with my kids and actually play with them.

Well those are my resolutions for 2007!

Now share yours with me. I will help you out with the first one. Here it is: "Leave more comments on Jill's blog" :)