Snow Storm Re-Cap

Sam has been looking forward to seeing snow when we go to IA this week, but it's looking like there won't be any there for him.  So, I decided I needed to write about the snow storm and fun we had here in WA.  Thankfully the storm part only lasted a few days, but we wouldn't have minded the snow sticking around a little longer.  We had fun while it was here though and the inches of snow that fell created a peaceful scene out our front window.  Sam was able to build his long awaited Frosty, although he was a little sad to watch him melt.  The joy of sledding was something we weren't able to share with Sam yet, so maybe next winter.  Luckily, we only went without power for 24 hours, but for me that was long enough...it got quite chilly in our house with only a wood burning fire place!  And one night of "camping out" in the living room under a pile of blankets was fun enough.  Sam and I jumped for joy when the lights flickered back on and did a "happy dance".  We just don't realize how much we have to be thankful for, like the fact that a light turns on with the flip of a switch or a nice hot meal. 

Loving the feel of the snow on his face.  Loving the taste of it even more!

Now that's more like the snow we are use to back home in Iowa!

Sam and his Frosty. 

Zeke 4 Months and Going on 5

These bath time pictures are a little old, but this is how much he's changed from days old to about 4 months....wow!

Way behind!  Zeekers will be 5 months in less than a week and, yes, I'm just getting to this.  He has changed so much in the last month.  He is a giggly, squealing, happy little guy.  Zeke is reaching and grabbing things like a pro these days, he especially loves to pull his momma's hair!  Sometimes we have screaming matches just to see who can get louder and Zeke is pretty close to beating us all.  He's got a lot to say these days.  Big brother, Sam, adores him and always needs to see Zeke first thing in the morning.  I love watching these two interact, it is priceless.  5 months to come soon and hopefully sooner than this post arrived :)

X's and O's For You

We've been decorated for Valentine's day for weeks now as Sam was very disappointed when we put away all of our Christmas decor.  The holiday distractions has helped pass the time to our countdown to Iowa, as we are taking a much anticipated trip this coming week to introduce Zeke to all our family back home.  Sending all our family and friends special love and hugs for Valentine's day.