Snake River Half Marathon

 We ran the Snake River Half Marathon this morning. 

I was a little nervous, seeing that we had that CRAZY snow storm a few days ago

But the weather couldn't have been better...just cool enough to keep us on our toes ;) 

We really had a blast, and hope to make it a fun tradition every spring.

 Can't forget those good stretches.

 The pinning of the bibs...now it's official.

Mr. Snow Storm

Dear Snow Storm,

 Thank you for giving me reason to ditch my morning run and spend an extra hour in my cozy bed. 

It was fun the way you buried our car in your deep white fluff, forbidding us to drive ANYWHERE

And gave Brian and I the best reason to play for hours outside after we put the girls to bed...

Even though your extra snow made our snow family look a little funny the next morning.

 

 Thanks for being the PERFECT snow to build cool snow forts..

Crystal thought it was the coolest fort EVER and spent more hours in there than in home

and yes, she has a runny nose now, but TOTALLY worth it :)

 Oh how we loved the endless play you provided for us this last week.

And of course, we can't forget the snow fort tea parties

 Caitlin came to join in the fun :)

 We had a crazy good time with you Mr. snow, but please PLEASE don't come back again..until next year.

It's a Sleep Over Mommy!

Imagine waking up to this every morning

Crystal has a crazy love for her little animals...

Yes, it's a little crazy.

Almost every night before bed, we go to check on Crystal and this is what we find...a sleep over with her little animal friends, whom she loves dearly.

Notice how they're dressed in her pj's, each with their own pillow around her, & most nights, covered in her blankets while she rarely has one for herself, even on the colder nights. 

"We're having a sleep over mommy" is the reply I get each morning

When I ask why she won't have a sleepover in her bed, she answers "Hehe - That'd be silly mommy"

...no arguing with that

I just love how endearing this child is