Taking in the view at Sky Meadows Park.

Kaden made the 2 1/2 mile hike, even in his Chucks!

We were in Paris last weekend....okay, Paris, Virginia.

We're not smart enough to put videos on the blog, but here's a link to a cute one with Kennedy battling a marshmallow.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=1835272792

Here we go - all bundled up and ready.

Kennedy preferred taste-testing.

Thanks Aunt Susie and Uncle Dave for the snowman kit. The snow didn't cooperate, so Kaden modeled instead.

Having a little too much fun?

Kaden's snow angel. Is that an oxymoron?

Fun in the snow. School was called off with an inch of snow!

Working some sudoku puzzles. I think Grannie and Grandpa rubbed off on me.

Not quite as exciting as Sam or Cowboy, but these carousel horses (and frogs) were pretty fun.

Kaden & Kennedy had a great week with Grannie and Grandpa while Mom attended a meeting in San Antonio.

Building a snowman with the neighbors.

Fun in the snow!

Since I missed out on the snow fun, I got to make a mess with spaghetti-o's.

Checking out the first snow.

Brother/sister loving. (Posing for the photo op - below is actually ops normal.)

Fun while cooped up at home. School was cancelled all week!

Kaden & his girls at the play area in the mall.

Wish we could ride a real one!

Kennedy and Annie checking out the sea turtles. This one was bigger than the girls.

Pics from our visit to the aquarium. This was a kids dream - lots of buttons to push and toggles to switch!

We had a great time visiting the Abby & Annie in Norfolk.

Here was an amazing feat - getting all four in the same photo shoot without too much blood, sweat & tears.

Kaden & Dad were pros out on the ice.

Roasting marshmallows for s'mores.

The evasive marshmallow

WINTERFEST IN OLD TOWN MANASSAS

Speaking of birthdays...Congratulations to our cousins Jessica & Benjamin. Their baby boy was born January 19th. Although a little early (8 weeks) and weighing in at 2 lbs, 15 oz - he is thriving. Welcome Benjamin Thomas!

Chloe's storybook themed party was a hit and she was the star princess with lots of squealing and laughs.
Birthday girl!

Not walking yet, but quite the daredevil. Next - Mount Everest.

We made the cold journey up north to New York. Even Grannie and Grandpa traveled from Texas.

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, CHLOE ELIZABETH!

The kids loved catching bubbles.

All four loved every minute - from the stinky loud mouth, to the scary cave tour, to dress up on the stage.

Goodbye hugs.

As usual - doing a little blogging catch up. We had a great day in Richmond with the Driskells at the Children's Museum.