Snow, Snow and more snow

Last week the whole town was buzzing with talk about the snow advisory from the national weather department. They issued a snow advisory stating that we would get around 1-2 inches per hour for about 18 hours starting Tuesday night. Now we have heard that before, and actually 2 years ago we cancelled church because of the warnings, but the next day didn't produce as much snow as was predicted. However, on Feb 6th was i proven wrong by good ole mother nature. she decided to bring on the snow - about 18 inches that day where we live. then about 5 days later she threw it down on us AGAIN (this time only about 3-4 inches).

My friends are out of town, so i decided to stop by and see how their car was doing with all the snow and there is a ton of snow there. i don't know if the pics do it justice, but the top photo has a shovel resting against the van and on the back of the window that is my 18" snow remover - i'd say there is over 20" just on their car.

Morale of the story: Mother Nature can still throw down a good storm despite global warming. you go girl!

More activities at the museum

Ryan talking on the phone with Esther on the other line at the museum.
Ryan pretending to be a doctor.
Ryan fixing the car.
Ryan playing in the kitchen.

Having a good time at the museum

Here is a some lights and blocks to show the children shadows.
Ryan checking out Curious George's lockers.
Mason is happy to see the statue of George.
Ryan is playing with some colored, plastic balls.

He would place them in tubes to illustrate the digestive system.

Out at the Museum

Our friends lent us their pass to the museum while they were out of town.

The Betty Brin museum was having a special section about Curious George.

It was a lot fo fun for Ryan to interact with all the different areas.

He is above moving around plastic pieces to make shadows on the wall.

Hiding in the suitcase

After Sherman came home from traveling out of town,

Ryan wanted to see if next time he could come along.

The little pink chair he placed in front of the suitcase was to block Mason.

Father and sons

Sherman was totally enjoying spending time with his boys during Christmas vacation.

It was a great chance for him to hold them and give them attention.

"PRESENTS!"

Christmas morning Ryan was totally excited to open up "Presents."

To his delight he was able to open up his presents and Mason's.

What is fun about children opening gifts is that they cannot fake disappointment.

When Ryan opened boxes with clothes in them you could tell he was not too excited to see that.

He facial expressions were "This isn't a toy."

Standing on one hand

Uncle Hoshen was able to balance Mason on one hand.

Mason has pretty good balance and should be walking in the next few months,

b/c he is pulling himself up any moment possible.

Mason sporting a bandana

Uncle Justin was wearing a bandana and decided to see what Mason looked like.

He looked pretty good sporting the "doo rag."

Sherman relaxing

Sherman hanging out with Hinson during Christmas vacation in Cali.

Mason and Gogong

Since Mason was in a photo mood Gogong took advantage

by taking pics with Mason.

Mason with Popo

Popo and Mason are here posing for some photos.

This was while Esther and Sherman were out visiting friends.

Mason with Bobo the dog

Mason wasn't scared of the dogs at all.

He actually to a liking to them pretty instantly.

The dogs on the other had needed to warm up to Ryan and Mason.

Mason posing

Mason is really enjoying his indepedence b/c he can crawl.

He is still chubby which is great!
Doesn't it look like he wants to pose for the camera?

Uncle Justin

Uncle Justin watched Mason while Esther and I were able to go out one night.

Look how comfortable Mason is with his Uncle.

Granddad and Grandsons

Gogong loves holding his grandsons.

And Ryan and Mason love Gogong too!

Piggy back rides

Uncle Hoshen lifting up Mason for a fun ride.

Ryan wanted up too, so Gogong hoisted him up on his shoulders.

Ryan loves to show Mason he loves him by giving him kisses.

And Ryan shows some more love.

Round 2 - Esther vs. Mommy

Now, it is Esther's turn to be on the outside and keep Mommy's hand from busting loose.

Esther's the winner!

Who's the strongest?

So, here is a very interesting game.

The two stand across from one another while one holds the wrist of their opponent.

The point of the person holding the others' wrists is to not allow the other to open up their arms.

So, Esther's mom is trying to stop Esther from busting open her arms.

Esther won.