Size Matters Not…

It was a dark day for the Republic when Darth Daddy happened upon two of the Jedi’s newest members :

Prepare for Battle Daddy!

Prepare for Battle Daddy!

Whos your Daddy, Jedi?

Who's your Daddy, Jedi?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Not too worry though, Jedi Master Leina-Wan Kenobi and her young Padawan: Baby Skywalker new how to handle a Sith Lord – turn out the lights!

      

 

 

 

Take that Darth Daddy!

Hey? Who turned out the lights?

       

 

 

 

And that!

Take that Darth Daddy!

           

 

 

 

and this - just for good measure!

Fear the lightsaber of Baby Skywalker!

 

The day was won for the Jedi but Darth Daddy will return to tickle those young Jedi another day!

Worth A Thousand Words

I just got off Skype with my parents and I was attempting to impress upon them how much snow we have.  How very very much snow.  And no matter what I said, I could not convey the vast quantity of snow.  I know I’m prone the exaggeration but I’m serious now.  We have too much snow.  So where words have failed me, I turn to pictures.  Here is my very own photo blog of snow.

December 14th.  A light dusting of snow begins to fall on our house.  It is very sweet.  Notice the shining snow flakes…the porch steps….heck, even grass is visible.

And today….

Still not impress?  Fine.  Back to December 14th.  Again, notice the car tires…. the curbs…. heck just watch the car itself.

And today.

Still no awe?  Fine.  Fine.  I’m getting serious here.  December 14th.  Looking off the front porch.  Notice the bricks around the tree…the small bushes…the utility boxes.

And today.

Have I convinced you?  Have I?  What!  Ok, ok.  Backyard people.  December 14th.  Notice the sandbox….the red door on the play structure…the distance between the swings and the ground….the legs on the sand box.

And today.

Um, snow god?  Yeah, I’m done.  Please stop the snow.  Please?

Snow Overload

Sometimes playing in the snow can be to much (yes, Sammy it’s true…).   We now have almost a foot of snow.  It snowed non-stop on Saturday.  It’s been intermittent today.  You know you’ve been snowed in too long when even your children aren’t that excited to go out and play in the snow anymore.  Here’s a shot of the “Snow Recovery Procedure” at the McLaughlin household:

Snuggling after playing in the snow 1

Snuggling after snow 2

It’s Here!

I woke this morning the the squeals of delight from the girls.  Large soft snow flakes were drifting by all the windows just as silent as feathers.  We were all rushing from window to window to watch them dance by.  After a hasty breakfast, we bundled up the girls.

Kulia didn’t want to wear mittens even though we warned her it would be cold.  She’s a tough one that kid.  She didn’t hesitate to jump right in and start scooping up snow with her bare hands.  

Leina ran outside too looking for a snow ball fight.  Unfortunately, neither Kevin nor I were inclined to join her.  Artie, however, didn’t quite understand the ramifications of steping outside and Leina was soon chasing him around with snow in hand.  Luckily, he is still much faster than her!

It didn’t take long for them to realize how cold it was so we all trooped back in for some hot cocoa and more gazing out of windows.  Not, however, before Kulia the rascal decided to pelt her mom a good one.

It’s still coming down fast and furious here and it’s only 9:30am!  I can only hope it sticks around for a while so we can build a Frosty or two.  Wonderful, beautiful, snow!

A Little Merriment

It sure feels like Christmas here.  We’ve got the BNL Christmas album blaring, ornaments scattered like pine needles around the house, and the Santa hat is making the rounds.

What is it about a Santa hat that everyone loves?  You put it on and immediately feel jolly.  My goal is to photograph everyone who comes to my house this Christmas in the Santa hat.  Leina and Kevin were more than willing to pose for me wearing their Christmas grins.  Here’s Kevin working the Santa hat and his dimple.  (Brace yourselves ladies!)

Leina had her turn too.  Man are eyes blue!  You may see just a slight resemblance to her father.  Just a smidgen.

Kulia wasn’t in the mood but I have 11 more days to woo her.  She would sit for a father and daughter picture though.  Aren’t they a precious bunch!

Now all we need is some of that promised snow to round out a wonderful winter weekend.

O Christmas Tree

And the tree is up!  Still working on the decorations but there’s time, right?  We had a wonderful trip to the tree farm where the girls loved hiking through the Christmas tree forest.  I managed to get some great photos too which means I got a tree and our Christmas card done in one outing.  Yes!  Then Leina sat on Santa’s lap and whispered her wish into his ear.  Kulia was not going near that strange man so Leina relayed Kulia’s message for her.  Top it off with some hot cocoa and a trip to the gift shop where I got presents for friends and Kevin bought 1.5 lbs of fudge and we were one happy family.  

This picture didn’t make the cut for the 2008 Christmas Card but it’s so cute, I thought I’d post it here for your enjoyment.  Hope the Christmas spirit is catching in you home too!