Making it through the Winter

 Luke and I had a great time at his field trip to the Powell Symphony Hall. We saw Peter and the Wolf. He really enjoys music and is super fun to hang out with.

 A not so cold day. We are out for a walk.

 Chloe making play-dough creations. We love her imagination.

 Weather moms hairnet from work.

 Kyle surprised is one day and organized a McClintock Family Olympics. He brought home candy bars for the medals. It blew my socks off. Sometimes he really surprises me.

 Hubba What!?

 Love her sweet face!

 This totally shows Luke's personality. He is always excited about life and a ham!

It is a known fact that I LOVE to sleep. So I was snoozing one morning while the kids were running about and Luke and Chloe made me breakfast! It was so sweet. Buttered toast, yogurt and a tall glass of water. Just what I love!

 Luke is a baller. He made one miracle basket this year. He really enjoyed playing.

 Roar, by Katy Perry was the second grade talent show theme. They had so much fun. performing.

 What does the FOX say? The kindergarten class rocked the stage.

 Rhett loved to watch the Variety Show and cheer them on!

Oh January!

 Happy New Year! We brought in the New Year with Panda Express, homemade Chinese lanterns, and some Wii dance games. It was a rockin' party!

 Rhett is such a joy to our family. He is my snuggle bug. I finally have a kid that "wants his momma!" We are so happy to have our little big Fred! He already loves DP.

 So excited for his train set!

 And the token train cake.

 An impromptu fire. The kids were begging for some warmth while they were playing outside in the freezing January weather. They started putting together a fire and finally got Kyle to light it!

Tis the Season!

 Here is what we were up to this Holiday Season...

 Dinner and a movie with Santa at Trautwein.

 Sledding at Trautwein

 I know you can still see the grass, but we play out in the snow no matter what. You never know how much you are going to get around here.

 Our best snowman. Pretty sad. He is covered in leaves because our snow is so meager, bu we decorated him up!

 Christmas Dance recital

 She loves to strike a pose and she shines on stage!

 Christmas Sunday Best!

 Luke played Christmas song duets with Grammy. It was really specail.

 Reenacting the nativity story with our hand puppets from Grandma Hobbs

 Getting ready to ready Twas the Night Before Christmas with Poppa

 Christmas morning, waiting to go see what Santa brought!

Miss Rose. Chloe's American Girl Doll.

 Scooter mania!

 It was the year of the gun. Luke got his first rifle. Rhett is
starting with a pop gun. He is a maniac! Luke was a pretty good shot his first time to the range

 Twins compliments of Grandma Hobbs. She carried that thing around all day, all week, all month!

 

Rainbow looming with Poppa! They are so crafty!

Happy Birthday Grammy! We love spending this special day with you!

My Fav Time

 We had a great Thanksgiving spending time with friends in STL!

 Go Team Assumption! Another great season.

 

 Love raking leaves. I hope we always live somewhere that we can play in leaves.

 Stick guns. Classic!

 Drumstick anyone?! That's all Conrad and Luke wanted to eat.

 Making turkey cupcakes. Love her smile.

 What is Thanksgiving without pecan pie?

 Our turkey craft!

 Annual chopping down of the Christmas Tree.

 Our grand selection. It always looks like the perfect fit and then you get home and it's huge!

 Luckily its not usually too cold in November here so we get to enjoy the balmy weather and cut our tree.

The kids and I usually decorate the small tree together one night while dad is working. We only broke on ornament this year. I only freaked out a little! Maybe next year and I be able to relax and let go all the way...

Super Heros and Visitors

We had a fabulous Halloween.

 Grandma came to visit

 Kyle and I followed our MO and were matching.

We have been doing this by accident since our first date.

 Wonder Woman

 Spiderman! He wore this costume every day for about 2 weeks before Halloween.

 Thor. The hammer is super sweet!

 Off to Trick-or-Treat!

 Jake came to visit. I have not seen him for 2 1/2 years since he left for his mission to Brazil.

This is us at the court house that held some of the Dred Scott cases. My mom was in heaven. These are her lawyer roots!

 Eating at Crown Candy. It is a super famous place in St. Louis. It is sooooooo small and in a really bad part of town. Kyle was not thrilled that we were dragging our whole family close to East St. Louis, but I figured we had to do it once. Luke was so cute. He read the menu and picked and ordered his whole meal and dessert BY HIMSELF!!!!! He is so confident. I love him!

Rhett fell in love with Jake. He was just a baby the last time they were together. They do share the same birthday so I guess they have a special bond.