Today was just kind of a blah day--to start with that is. It was so cold outside that we went--nowhere! So we did get some stuff done around the house that has been piling up. I really should have worked on our taxes but...another day.

There is one exciting thing that happened today. Ashton took his first step or maybe I should say steps. We are all very excited. Not to wish my baby big but I am so ready for him to walk.

Mariah is now potty trained. She just decided that she was done with this diaper bit and that was it. (She still wears a diaper at night or when she needs to poop) I just don't get that. I asked my Dr. if he knew of any tricks to get her to go in the toilet. His response "Gentle encouragement, it could take her up to 6 months before she goes in the toilet" Great, so I'll be cleaning out underwear for awhile. Does anybody have any tricks?

Happy Birthday Boys!!! N--Turned 5 and Alec turned 8. We made these snowman cupcakes for birthday treats. I thought they turned out pretty cute. The kids loved them. (eating them of course was the best part)

When it come to the dishwasher, Ashton comes a crawl'n. He can be anywhere in the house and here the dishwasher open. Not much a helper though. I load and he unloads.

There is a cute little story behind this and here it goes. There was hardly any snow on the ground and I sent the kids out to play. In the front this time. I was in the house getting my littlest one ready and when I looked out I saw that the kids had dug some snow made this little snow path for their sled. They loved and had lots of fun. It is great to have older kids to come up with some of these creative ideas and have the energy to go through with it. So then we had to see how many we could fit in one little red saucer. 4 out of 8...not bad considering the saucer is quite small.

Okay, I am a little late at posting this. We made this snowbear (as the kids called it) a couple weekends ago when it was so warm. It was wonderful to be outside in such nice weather again. And now we are back the "bitter" cold and more snow on the way.