A Work of Art - February 16

During a recent "home improvement" weekend at our house, the boys decided they wanted to get in on the action. So we let them paint the closet! They had a lot of fun, but the best part for us was that after painting for about 20 minutes they were happy just watching the rest of the morning. :)
Wyatt experimented with how much paint the brush can really hold and then he tried to get it all on the wall!
After a few minutes, Colter decided that brushes weren't necessary and started painting with his hands!

A Cold and Snowy Valentine's Day - February 14

Wyatt had lots of fun at his Valentine's Party at school!

Colter enjoyed making some special valentines.

We braved the cold, snowy weather to walk down the street and deliver some Valentine cupcakes to some friends.

Our Little Valentines

And what would Valentine's Day be without a kiss!

Snowshoes and Sledding - February 2-3

We spent the first weekend in February with my family (Noni, Papa, Uncle Craig, Aunt Kim, Aunt Megan, Aunt Cathryn and Uncle Jerod) on a weekend getaway to Ruidoso, New Mexico. They had just gotten about a foot of snow the day before we arrived and the forecast for the weekend was nice and sunny - perfect weather for enjoying the snow! We spent lots of time sledding and Wyatt loved stomping around in his snowshoes. Wyatt has fallen in love with snow (much to Danny's delight!) since he now has his own pair of snowshoes. He loves that he can walk through the deep snow and not sink!
Colter loved sledding down the hill!

Daddy's Little Helpers - January 31

Danny always has plenty of help when it comes to doing projects around the house. Anytime they see Daddy's tool box come out, both boys are very quick to get their own tool box and help him in any way they can!Wyatt with his saw.

Colter with his hammer and nail.

Playing in the Mud - January 25

The melting snow didn't cause our boys any heartache. They just decided to turn their snow boots into mud boots! While Danny and I were working at cleaning out the garage, the boys had a great time splashing in one of the mud puddles that formed from all of the snow melting off the roof. As you can see they got pretty messy!

Panhandle Sledding - January 21

If you've ever wondered how people sled when they get plenty of snow, but live in a county where there is quite literally no elevation change, now your question has been answered. Our friends the Claytons invited Danny and the boys over to do some "Panhandle sledding" which as you can see, involves attaching a swimming pool to a four-wheeler (or in this case, a six-wheeler) and pulling it down the street. The boys had a great time riding in the "sled" with their friend Katie while Matt pulled them up and down the street.

A Texas Igloo - January 20

Our snows out here tend to be pretty dry, but this one had lots of moisture and was great for building. But Danny wouldn't settle for just building a snowman, he decided to build an igloo. It was about seven feet tall on the outside and big enough inside for all of the boys to sleep comfortably - which they did on Saturday night! You can see more pictures of Danny's igloo (and other outdoor adventures) on his new blog www.griffisfamilyoutdoors.blogspot.com.

Look what Daddy built, Colter!

Snuggled down and ready for the night!

Lots of Snow! - January 19-22

This was quite a snowstorm! We got somewhere between eight and ten inches in just over a day. The boys had great fun playing in it for the next several days (and as I am writing this on February 1st, we still have some snow on the ground!).Wyatt enjoyed making snow angels.

The boys had fun trudging through the deep snow. Thank goodness for snowboots!

Colter loved eating the icicles!

Wyatt's Gears - January 10

Wyatt has always loved things that spin, so when I saw this set of gears over the summer I bought them and put them away for Christmas. It was his favorite present and he worked hard to learn how to put it together himself. This is the first gear train he put together all by himself!

One More Snow - December 29

We couldn't believe it when we got a third snow before the end of the year. After living in Waco for three years and having only one snow (which melted the day after it fell), this has been a real treat! This snow actually started during the day, so the boys and I were able to see the huge flakes falling to the ground. So far we've had 9 inches of snow this season!
It rained a lot before it snowed, so the sidewalk and driveway were solid ice. The boys enjoyed "skating" on the sidewalk!
It's a mini-snowman!

Christmas Day - December 25

We spent Christmas morning at Jen's parent's house in Lubbock. Here are Cathryn, Jerod, Kim, Craig, Megan and Wyatt.

After weeks of waiting, the boys were anxious to open their presents!
Santa brough Colter a bowling ball set,
and Wyatt a "real" globe.
Danny got a trainer for his bike. Now he can ride inside even on the coldest and windiest days!

Christmas Cookies - December 24

The boys loved making, and eating, Christmas cookies!

The Making of a Snowman - December 19

After Danny got home from work the boys went outside to play in the snow and were delighted to discover that the snow was perfect for building a snowman.

A Visit with Santa - December 19

Both boys got to visit with Santa (Colter calls him "Ho-Ho") at Wyatt's preschool Christmas Party. He even gave them a little pre-Christmas present.

"Christmasland" - December 19

Our second snow of the season was truly breathtaking. There was some freezing rain before the snow started, so the trees were coated with white. Wyatt woke up and said, "Look Mama, it turned our house into Christmasland!"

Christmas in Colorado - December 15

Since Danny's parents were going to spend Christmas in Tennessee with the newest grandbaby, we drove up to Colorado Springs for an early Colorado Christmas.
Wyatt loved his new View Master!
Colter couldn't wait to try out the new "up-down" for his train!

Painting the Paper - December 13

One of our favorite Christmas traditions is painting our wrapping paper. We were lucky enough to have a warm afternoon so that we could leave the mess outside!

A Little Announcement... - December 10

Wyatt and Colter wanted to be the first to share with you the news about our new baby. As you can tell they are very excited! The due date is July 24. Wyatt prayed last night that the baby would grow fast because he is ready to play with him. He refuses to acknowledge the possibility that the baby could be a girl! We appreciate your prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy and baby. :)