Snow Bound (And Determined)

I've been in a bit of a blog slump lately; I just haven't felt inspired enough to sit down and make the magic happen via my weblog.  I think there's a reason for this; lately I've been in a bit of a personal slump with what my Shanna has been going through.  But I am happy to report that she is home from the hospital now, and I want to say a great big huge THANK YOU to my friends and family for all your prayers and support.  I appreciate it so much, and I know she does too.

In an effort to get over my blog slump, here are a few pictures from our adventure in the snow yesterday.  We decided spur of the moment to go play around.   It was cold and rainy, but the boys didn't mind.

Caden was having a bit of a hard time navigating through the deep snow, so Chad walked ahead of him to make big footprints that Caden could step in for better traction.  While Chad was doing this, he told me that his dad used to do this for him when he was little.  I can just picture little Chad in the snow following in his dad's foot steps.  I thought it was the cutest thing ever to watch Chad do for Caden what his dad used to do for him.  My little heart just melted.

Although I was freezing and wet, I was BOUND and DETERMINED not to be the first one to suggest that we head home.  Chad doesn't think I have much of an adventurous, pioneering spirit.  (What?  It's like he doesn't even know me.)  So there was no way I was going to let the kids outlast me.   Chase gave up the ghost before I was forced to crack.  That worked out nicely for me.

We loaded up the boys and then took a few shots of ourselves.  Look at that smiling, happy girl.   And no, that smile wasn't because we were just about to hop in the warm and dry truck.  I truly enjoy spending time with all my boys, even if and when we're cold and wet.  I love our little family outings!

I don't know if I'll go back and catch up on some of the blogging opportunities I've missed in the last few weeks.  We shall see.  But for now, it looks like the blogging slump might be over.