In and Out!

That 1/2 inch of snow we got today was so pretty........until I forgot that my ABS taction system wasn't working on the van. Kyle and I slid off the road and into the ditch and thankfully I was driving "slow" enough ;) that I drove right back out! No worries, there was no damage to us or the van.... in fact, after I was back on the road (and not yet calm), Kyle starts giggling and says "That was fun, Mom". And he decided that "Whitey" (Van) is meaner than "Little Gray" (S-10). Because Little Gray barely got out of the same ditch and Whitey just drove right out! Sure did add some excitement to our day!

She did it again!

Kayla decided to cut her hair off again! Another 3 inches!
It makes her look so much older!

I think I may be cutting mine off today too!

Christmas 2010

Christmas 2010

It’s hard to believe Christmas has came and went. It’s already the first of January! I love the Christmas season and all the decorations and lights, and to see it all through the eyes of my kids is great…..but man am I ready for things to get back to normal! The kids are finally calming down and well….TRYING to listen to mom and dad.
Kayla asked for a karaoke machine and Santa delivered! Kyle asked for a new bike and ……..yes, Santa delivered (even if he had to leave a not so very nice note in his stocking and leave his bike in the shed to see later ;). I tried to upload some videos of the kids singing to their favorite songs with the karaoke machine but I am having trouble. I’ll try again later. These are very mild compared to what we’ve seen most recently :)
After Christmas, Scott and I decided to spend our Christmas money we received from our parents, not on bills! We bought us a new TV and entertainment center. We all love it and can’t wait to watch the ILLINI play tomorrow!
We have still been working in the shed the last couple of weeks. We almost have the ceiling up in the shed and the big insulated door is REALLY close to working! I will post pictures of the finished product, whenever that may be…hopefully soon!

Also, on a side note, Kayla has made some pretty good money from the Tooth Fairy over the holidays! She lost a tooth on Christmas night and another a couple days later!

Christmas at my Mom & Dad's and also at the Kocher family Christmas

Our tree and the presents that Santa left on Christmas morning

Santa brought the kids new blankets!

Our New Illini hoodies! (and "American Girl" Doll from Grandma Clara)

Thanks to both of our families for all the wonderful gifts for the kids and for the wonderful Christmas memories!