Bbbbrrrrrr...

We woke up this morning to F.R.E.E.Z.I.N.G. temperatures!! It was actually colder here than it was in Alaska...

Since school was cancelled again, we got to have some more snow day fun...

They've already cancelled school for tomorrow, so we're now up to 10 snow days this year. Looks like this summer will be a short one!

Holy Snow!!!

Holy Snow!! The weatherman predicted we'd get 2-5 in. in this latest storm to make it's way through Arkansas. No biggie. Much better than last week we get a bad mix of ice and snow that shut down schools and businesses for 4 days. Not so! When I woke up this morning we had 14 in. already and the snow was still falling hard!

It was a record snowfall for us. We got about 20 in. at our house. That's about how much we usually get in 2 whole years! Crazy!!!!!!!

Here's our back deck...

Can you spot Elyse's car buried under the snow???

Mmmm... we had to have some snow ice cream!!

Playing in the snow...

My view when I sat down...

Our steps to the front door were buried...

This is Elyse standing up in the snow.

It was up to her waist and she couldn't even walk in it...

Snow day fun!

Snow angel...

Payton even ventured out for a minute...

Whew! We still can't believe how much snow we got! This is so crazy for Arkansas... looks a lot more like Colorado around here lately! Looks like we'll be out of school for the next few days (again). We are seriously going to be in school all summer!

It's Snowing!!!

It is really snowing right now! We are home again for a snow day and enjoying watching the beautiful snow falling. They're forecasting .5-1 in. of ice and 4-10 in. of snow followed by freezing temps with negative wind chills for the next few days. We're all snuggled up inside and hoping that we don't lose power.

We don't want a repeat of the 2009 storm...

For the past 4 years, Payton has gotten snow on his birthday. Yesterday was the first day that he'd gone to school on his birthday in quite a while. I know he was excited though, because he would have been disappointed to miss his basketball game. Miss Elyse is looking forward to doing some more sledding!

Looks like we'll be inside for the next few days! That means more time to work on National Boards for me (which equals more gray hairs and more pounds packed on!!! This stress is killing me!)

Right Now...

I'm lovin'...

Ramay Basketball

Go Indians!

Payton and the team are having a good season so far.

Teen Mom 2... Oh, the drama.

My little lady is a fashionista.

She loves putting together her own outfits.

Kinda' has a Punky Brewster vibe going on.

My current obsession...

The Big 5...

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband! Five years has flown by... We've had good times and some hard times as well. But I know that no matter what we will always be there for each other. How lucky we've been to have so much fun laughing, watching our babies grow, and enjoying our life together. I love you, Ryan!

Looking Back on 2010...

Oh, what a year we've had! We've been blessed beyond measure and are so thankful for all the good times we've had with our family and friends.

Here's a look back at some highlights from our year {in no particular order}...

Elyse got to meet her newest cousin, Finley.

Spending time with good friends.

Our family.


Aren't they just too cute for words?!?!

Love!!

Man, he's growing up!

Sweet girl!

Handsome guy!

Ryan did a lot of kayaking.

Elyse's first day at her new preschool.

With her friend, Zayde.

Elyse and I learned how to cook and bake this year!

Riding ponies!

Behind the scenes tour of Coldstone. Yum!

Hubba! Hubba!

We had quite the snowstorm on Payton's 12th birthday!

Hiking at Devil's Den with Daddy.

Visiting the library for story time.

She's proud of that sticker!!

Payton went on a cruise with the Barginears to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Lucky boy!

Helping Elly on her Easter egg hunt. What a good bubby!

Playing dress up with her BFF, Kynzie.

Visiting Santa {She knew exactly what she wanted!}

We celebrated our 4th anniversary with a night out on the town. Love you Ryan!

Elyse developed a l.o.v.e. for Popsicles.

Payton's AAU team, Arkansas Hawks, traveled around the country to play. They went to Nationals in Virginia Beach.

Elyse and I went to see Nick Jr. Live at the Walton Arts Center. So fun!

I ran in the Bentonville Half Marathon.

The Hawks in Kansas City.

A little bit of static electricity on the trampoline.

Elyse became a diva. Oh wait, she was born that way!

Her class went on a field trip to the fire station.

Getting loved on by Nanna and Poppie.

Happy 3rd birthday day, Elyse!

First camping trip (in the backyard).

Pony ride.

More diva.

Ryan attempted to teach us how to kayak.

But he's still the best at it...

Although, she looks the cutest in a life jacket.

Trick or treat!

L.O.V.E. him!

Payton made the 9th grade Ramay team... as a 7th grader.

So far this season, he's the leading scorer.

Dwarf pony!! The kids loved it.

Float trips were a lot of fun this year!!

A visit to St. Louis with the Duggers: visiting Nonnie, going to the Arch, a baby shower for John and Beth, watching the Cardinals game, and visiting the Riesberg's new house.


And that's just some of it!

We have had such a great year and we are so thankful for every minute that we have with each other. Happy New Year everyone! Bring on 2011!!