Sledding

We took the girls sledding. The hills we went to are pretty big. Mckenna said she prefers to go alone on the sled because she can go faster. She was flying and spinning down the hill. We had a lot of fun, especially when Kayla finally decided she wanted to do it. I guess this is one thing we couldn't do in AZ.

Kenna's Prince Charming

Tonight Mckenna and Jason went on a date to a daddy daughter valentines dance. I just think this is such a fun thing for the community to have. Mckenna has been talking about it for weeks. Kayla and I got some much needed one on one time which was really fun. I am not in the mood to write a lot tonight, but wanted to get some pictures up before I completely forget and end up posting valentines pictures in April.



Kayla dressed herself--I don't know what's with the red but she was very proud of matching!


Just a cute picture of Kayla! (notice the dress mom, thanks!)

I came home from skiing and this is what the girls did to entertain themselves. It was a game of jumping from one pillow to the next all the way down the hall. I wish a game like this would make me as happy as they were!




Those twigs reaching up out of the snow are actually the top branches of a little tree in our front yard.

That black dot near the center of the photo is our mailbox. Jason's car is parked in the driveway, and it looks like it's completely covered--no. But the snow is about the same height as his car.

More and More!

About 2 days after I posted these snow pictures we had a major storm that dropped about 1 foot more. The mailbox you see in the picture below was completely covered. I will take more pictures when I get the courage to go out in the cold.

Speaking of courage and cold. I am finding my courage in regards to the cold and snow lately very lacking. I started out enthusiastic about the snowfall, but I am starting to feel a little twinge of winter remorse. We are about half way done with winter-- Lets see how we do with round two.

This weather has a huge effect on 2 year olds! When the snow gets so deep that it is twice their size it must bring out some kind of deep rebellion within their little soul! I don't know if I'm going to survive my 2 year old!

SNOW

These were taken just outside my front door. Now that I see them on the computer, I'm not sure they do the snow justice.

Mom, you have been begging for some pictures of the snow situation here. So here ya go! I have to say that I have started an affair with the snow. In AZ I had was quite happy without snow. When we visited Utah I would curse the snow and wonder how I ever lived with it. Now I have been forced to deal with it and I am not minding it as much as I thought I would. In fact, you might say I even like it. If not for skiing, however, I might not feel this way.

I have been quite amazed by the snow removal here. You should see the seemingly sophisticated machinery that they use to clear the snow after it has first been plowed. It brings new meaning to the words, "SNOW BLOWER."

Just a few things

So today I got the kids all ready for church and we are about to walk out the door when Jason comes in to tell me that the car won't start. The reason it wouldsn't start is because it's like -35 outside. This is curious because it's been that cold for a few days now and it started fine before. I guess this cold air is just what comes with choosing to live in Northern Maine. The cold is supposed to let up by tomorrow, finally. That means I can get out to ski again and yes, use my car.

Yesterday I had a lot on my mind. January 17th was the due date of the baby I miscarried in July. I miscarried at 14 weeks, which is unusual. It was an emotional roller coaster for a while. I came to realize that everything is in the Lords time. We have gone through a lot of changes in the last 6 months. My little kayla is no longer needing me like before. She isn't even in diapers anymore. As much as I wish I hadn't miscarried, I have faith that the Lord knows what I need.

Cold Days

Today it is -14 but with the windchill it is -34. This is what we did today!

School

I fear I am going to become extremely neglectful in the blog department the next few months. I have started online classes to finish up my degree. Blogging might take a back seat for a while as now I am mom, wife, and student. I am finding that every single second of my day is used up now, which so far has been challenging but surprisingly rewarding. So far I have felt a little stressed, but at the end of the day I find myself thinking "how did I get all that done today?" When we went to tithing settlement a few weeks ago our bishop told a similar story. In his younger days he was working 12 hour days, going to school full time and had 6 (or was it 7?) kids. He said that looking back on that he has no idea how he managed to get A's on tests and have family home evening every week. His time was very valuable and as he made sure to do those things the Lord wanted him to do, he found that no matter how much he had on his plate, the Lord blessed him with the ability to accomplish those things. I think it's like Nephi says, "I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way..." It's not a hard concept to understand, but it's hard to practice because it requires faith. I hope I can have the faith to continue doing the things the Lord wants me to so that I can accomplish everything that I have on my plate.