Snow Day

As early as Monday the weathermen were telling us that we had a good chance of snow on Friday. Yea right! I said. It was too hard to believe! But, lo and behold Friday came around and we were treated to a wonderful early Christmas gift!! SNOW!!! It began early Friday morning and continued until late in the afternoon. It was Darin's Friday off so he got to be home to enjoy it with me. It was soooo beautiful!! Considering the freeze warnings for the entire day all the schools in Katy had early release. Some will think that is strange, but considering we NEVER get much snow or ice here people just don't know how to drive in it and we don't have the equipment to keep the roads clear of ice. Darin and I went outside to enjoy it and heard screaming and yelling coming from Amberly's Elementary School which is just a few blocks from our house. The teachers had let their classes go out to play in it. The sounds of laughter and joy were a highlight of the day for Darin and I. It was priceless!! What a great day we had!!

Eyn got just a little wet and was quite a bit cold!

Amberly taking a break
Watch out Trent!! It was back and forth like this for quite a while!

Trent was quite cold here! Yes, short sleaves! I didn't understand that myself!

Trent attempting a snow angel

Amberly making a snow angel.

Trent getting caught by surprise by Eyn when he got home from school.

Beautiful White Snow!

Darin not long after it began snowing

What a wonderful gift the snow was! We hope it makes some more surprise visits this wintertime!!

Turkey Bowl

Each year on Thanksgiving morning the Traditional Turkey Bowl is being held all around the country. As long as I can remember this tradition has taken place. I guess it's a man's way of getting out of helping with cooking the Thanksgiving Feast. Well, this year our ward not only held one for the "Men", but the younger kids got involved too and had one of their own. So, Darin loaded up Eyn, Trent and Amberly and headed off to our high school practice field where the grand event took place. Amberly and one other girl didn't want to be left out of the fun! They all had a great time and had many tales to tell when they returned home. We later found out that Elizabeth participated in a Turkey Bowl in Boise where she had gone for the Thanksgiving Holiday week. Here are just a few pictures from the two games being played by each other.