Snow Day! part 1

The kids and I starts our snow day with painting while Tom cleaned off the driveway,
so we could get out the door to play. 

Hands, hands, and more hands. 

Where should I get to work first?

Johanna and Connor checking out daddy's plow job.  Looks good.
They both kept pushing snow into the walk way.

Look Mom!  The snow was pushed up onto the ledge of our outside window.

the snow drifted half way up our garage door -
Good thing our snow blower wasn't inside. 

Both of our outside doors were snowed in.  It was amazing to see
all the snow outside.


PS  It seems that I have filled up my free storage for pictures with Blogger, so I may not be able to post again.
I am working on finding a solution to this dilemma.

Pre-Blizzard FuN!

Tom built the kids a snow fort.  I can't wait to see what type of fort
he could build after our newly fallen foot plus of snow last night.

Jake going for a ball.  He is definately a snow dog.

A little snow slide fun - Connor loves to slide down in the snow

Johanna is a little more unsure, but still had fun.  Weeeee

Hanging out near the picnic table. 

RUN!  The blizzard is here!!!!

Making Cookies for Santa

Connor checking the batter...nope, not ready yet.

ready to roll

Connor was very interested in trying to cut out each shape, over and over again.

Let me try this all by myself Daddy, I can do it.

Ok Connor, watch me.  This is how you do it.

Tom prefers just sprinkles without frosting, so we tried it his way. 
The kids loved to pour spinkles everywhere.

Are the cookies ready yet?

Christmas Eve between Siblings

Johanna and Connor picked out a present for each other and Val gave me the idea of
having the kids open on Christmas Eve.  Thanks Val!

Johanna got a Snap N Style doll nammed Gabby. 
She was so excited

Johanna picked out a motorcylce for Connor all on her own.
She kept it a secret and was so delighted to give it to him.

Getting Gabby all dressed up

Vroom, vroom!

St. Nick's

St. Nick came to our house Dec 6th for Johanna and Connor.  
Both of their stockings were filled with goodies.

Checking out her new coloring pad from St. Nick

Connor received a new plate, cup, and silverware set to match Johanna's. 
He loved his cup! 

St. Nick was very generous and knew we needed 2 sleds in our household,
so Johanna and Connor received a sled to share.  It was a hit. 
They decided to try it out before we could take it outside.

A Ketelboeter Christmas

Zach, Jo, and Emma opening their 1st present of the year! 

Connor got a cool take n play train from Orrin and Logan - Thanks!

Johanna sorting her coins from Aunt Cari

Connor loves to read.  He was excited to get some new books.

Emma's most exciting gift of the day - tickets to see MaMa Mia with Cari, Lmom, and Shelby.

Brandon opening one of his gifts - a new watch.

Shelby and Johanna are buddies. 

Logan helping Shelby open up her gift.

A Snuggie for me!  Yeah!!  I am always cold.

Here Oma, I can help you

Opa checking out his new Farmall sign for the shed.