Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... NO MORE!!!

On February 11, this is what it looked like in our neighborhood. It was one of the largest snowfalls Dallas had seen. Our poor kids did their best to have fun in it, eventhough we are totally not equipped for snowy weather. Ruby wanted to make a snow angel, and then she was pretty much done, but Jim, Zoe and Tristan were on a mission to build snowmen and a snow fort. They had lots of fun doing it, but we were so happy when it finally got back to normal around here with warms temps, and sunny days.

Then... the second day of Spring and here are the remnants from our back yard of the 3rd, but maybe 4th (I'm starting to lose track) snowfall of the "season". We didn't get a chance to play in it or get good pics because church starts at 9:00am for us, but I had to get a quick snapshot before it all melts for proof to all those who used to live in Dallas, and can hardly believe that we have had as much snow as I am claiming. It was supposed to be just a dusting, but I guarantee we cleared off more than just a dusting from our windshield before church this morning. It is fun, and I am glad that it clears out so quickly around here. Hopefully we can get back to our sunny days and warm temps... the way Dallas is supposed to be!!!

Gramps came to visit...

I'm a little behind on some of the posts I've been wanting to make. Here's for catching up... At the end of January, my dad (aka: "Gramps") came to Dallas for a short visit. Wish it could have been under better circumstances, for Gramps was here to speak at a funeral for a dear friend of his. Nonetheless, we enjoyed having him come and spend time with us. We were able to fill him up with lots of hugs, kisses, and a little Tex-mex to top it off. We sure love our Gramps!!!

What a catch!!!

This is Tristan, Madeline (my kids' cousin), and the wide-mouth bass Tristan caught. Tristan spent the night with Maddie, Sam, Uncle Nick, Aunt Katy, and all of Katy's family. Katy's family owns a house on a small lake east of Dallas, and they had been out all week relaxing and fishing for Spring Break. Tristan joined them on Friday when Nick went out to spend the last night with his family. They pulled out the Spider Man fishing pole for Tristan to use, and wouldn't you know, he caught the biggest fish of the week, a 2 pounder. He had a great time, and was proud to tell us about his big catch!!!