"Last Day as a Family"

Well this is it- our "last day as a family," as we've been joking. After this, a new little stranger will be here, forever changing the dynamics of our home. It's always such a strange thought, especially when you look at your two-and-a-half-year-old, who already has a very strong personality of her own, and who you can't possibly imagine life without.

39 weeks

My Mom is here now, which makes the transition seem like no big deal. My kids are in heaven.

We were lucky she got here when she did! She came through a crazy snowstorm in Denver, which nearly cancelled her flight. And then the next day, we got our own thick blanket of snow which shut everything down.
The night she got here, we went to our favorite pizza place together and walked around town while we waited for a table.

On Sunday, we woke up to a light dusting of snow, which quickly turned into a heavy foot or so. Church was cancelled, which made for a nice, relaxing day of "home church."

 I'm afraid for our holly tree...the top is pretty weighed down!

Benjamin was supposed to go back to school today, but it was also cancelled.

We spent the day playing in the snow, running last minute errands, dressing up, and watching The Hobbit.

Oh, and then right before bed tonight, Peter swallowed one of those Nauvoo prairie diamond rings and it got caught in his throat....We debated whether to induce gagging, take him to the emergency room, or force it down by feeding him. Paul reluctantly took him to the hospital, but on the way, it somehow found its way down. I'm hoping that's a good sign?   (This is my only pacifier kid- and he always has something in his mouth- either his shirt or a toy, so I guess this was bound to happen sooner or later!)

Anyways, we're excited for what tomorrow will bring. Life is about to get even more exciting around here!