More Fun in the Snow

We went out again this morning ready to go sledding in our kiddie pool. When we got out there, a family that we met yesterday had an extra sled they said that we could use. Landon wanted Daddy to ride on it with him first to make sure that it was as cool as the pool. He absolutely loved it because it was faster and went farther. About the 5th time down with Daddy, they hit a bump and both went flying off the sled. It was so funny from my point of view. Landon was a little scared at first because he got tangled up in the string and hit his head and bottom. But he dusted himself off, walked back up the hill, and wanted to do it all by himslef. From that point on, he wanted to do it by himself. He had a blast and was very brave to go down one big hill and one mini hill. Enjoy!!!

Snow Day

Since living in Southern IL for 3 years, we expected a lot more snow/ice storms during this time. This past week, we had the biggest storm since living here! On Tuesday, we got 2 - 3 inches of sleet/freezing rain. We got our man-made sled (cardboard box) and took off down the hills in our backyard. We played for about 2 hours that day with great sledding conditions. Landon could not get enough of it! Then on Wednesday, we got 4 - 5 inches of snow on top of the freezing rain. How fun! Since our cardboard boxes didn't last the next day, we moved to plan B: the kiddie swimming pool! We had a blast! We expect the snow to stay around until atleast Sunday! Yeah!!! Here are pictures and video of the snow days:

Outside in January

It was a semi-warm day here in IL so we decided to head outside for some fresh air! Landon played basketball and rode his bike for about 2 hours today! He made 9 shots in a row! Wow!!!We will let you decide who he gets his basketball skills from! :) He is getting faster and faster on his bike and knows that he needs to slow down when he is turning around. So funny!

Church Baby Shower

Some ladies of the church held a shower in my honor a few weeks ago. A friend in the church is due 2 days ahead of me so we had our shower together. Well, she has been battling high bood pressure and was on bedrest for the past month and couldn't attend the shower. Her husband came in her absence. Ha ha ha! He had a blast with all us ladies talking and opening presents. Side note: she had her baby on Monday night - 4 weeks early. They are both doing well and are back at home.

We got lots of good stuff, cute outfits, and plenty of Target giftcards to buy diapers! Yeah!!! Here are some pictures of the shower:

Christmas with the Graves'

I am finally getting around to updating the blog with the Graves' Christmas. We didn't get to go to their house until December 29th because of church and other responsibilities. Landon was able to open presents on 3 different occasions for Christmas. He was probably starting to think that Christmas is year round for him! We had a great visit with mom and dad opening presents, playing games, watching lots of football, shopping, going to church, doing art projects, etc. Next Christmas will be exciting with Brady joining in on the fun! I will update our annual crazy Christmas pictures later. (on mom's camera)

Landon helping Pops open his present

"What did you get Memaw?"

Chinese ornament and calendar :)

Jason with his CUBS desk calendar :)

Sweet devotion book

Another loud truck

Racetrack

Matthew could not be with us at mom and dad's because he got sick then had to work the rest of the week. So, on our way back home, we stopped by his apartment to celebrate Christmas with him. Landon talks about his Uncle Matt all the time. :)

Pops and Landon

Memaw and Landon

"I can help you Uncle Matt!"

Diego Doodle Pro (good car toy)

After picking up Matthew, we drove a little further to meet Grandma Graves at Fazoli's for another Christmas celebration. Grandma loves Landon so much and the feeling is mutual. We got to spend about an hour with her, Uncle Lofton, and Aunt Judy. Thanks for bringing her! Landon mentions Grandma Graves at least once a day. I am so glad that he spends time with all his grandparents and an extra special great-grandmother!

Landon helping Grandma Graves with her gift!

The whole gang