Blizzard Spring of 09

This morning we woke up to winter wonderland again! Over a foot where I am at in 3 hours and that was at 11 am. It is still snowing, but not really hard. We heard there would be snow coming, but I wasn't prepared for one this bad. Stephen had to work this morning, so he traveled two and a half hours via bus like always to work, only to find out that they were turning around and heading back because of the weather. They made it most of the way home, only 50 miles to go, when the roads closed, so now he is stranded. And so are we! No school, can't get out of my driveway, have cleaned as much as I would like too on a dreary day...boredom! Well the kids are having fun now that the snow fall is lifting a little.....

Mary had a birthday

Well Mary is officially three now and thinks she is all grown up. Just had a little get together with family, nothing to big! Just thought I would share a few pics!

Karate Kids

Well as you may or may not know, we are very involved in Tae Kwon Do. It all started when Gabriel thought that maybe if he was going to be a marine he might need to learn how to fight and shoot a gun lol and I was all for it since it was indoors and warm :) ! Gabriel and Sophia both go 3 or 4 times a week after school. It is so good for them, physically and emotionally. I have seen a huge change in both of them since they have began. A big part of the program is teaching the kids self control, respect and modesty. All of the kids have to prove they are trying their best in all of those areas, at the martial arts studio, home and school before they are able to test for the next belt level. Sophia tested for her gold belt this weekend. So I thought I would share a few photos!



Before the test, getting ready to go!



Doing her wrist escapes.


Palm Strike!

Mission Accomplished :)