When it is spring in winter

Snow boots are used for mud

Diggers are dusted off

The sand box has a mid winter revival

Snow shovels turn to sand shovels

We stay outside till the sun goes down

We play with no coats

We thank God for a great day:)

Pajama day

Pj day at preschool for Russell. He rocked the zippy:) He looked awesome. Lots of cartoon themed kids, but I love that he chose his blue zippy:)

The Boys are Back in Town

The boys love classic rock:)

We were searching for a good song and this one came on, and Russell exclaimed I love this song.

Hilarious.

Here is the video of their classic rock dance moves

Just click to link to see them in action:)

The Boys Are Back In Town

Sledding:)

We are turning a very cool corner.  

Q dressed himself to go outside. 

Rhett can be out a long time, and Russell can sled independently (in the right conditions)  

So generous of Lauren to share her perfect little kid hill. 

 I am working hard to.....

EMBRACE winter:)

Just click on sledding to see them in action

Sledding

Can I feed him ?

Q was all about caring for, and teaching Rhett yesterday. It was so cute. Holding his hand teaching him to play, and defining every word. "Rhett, this is yogurt we eat it". "mom can I feed Rhett my yogurt?". Sure, it may be messy but love his heart toward his brother.

Sometimes a video says so much....

Love Love Love This.  Says so much about what BK and I are feeling these days.....

Click on the Link Below:

Why I love Jesus and Hate Religion

Man project

A snowy vacation day...great day for a man project. This one involved making a homemade toy w wood, a drill, sand paper, and random screws & bolts. They loved it. Q was obsessed with sanding his project. I believe when it came time for dinner he said "I am too busy to eat!". Hummm....now that is a good project:)

Sometimes the best view....

Is in my rear view:).
Disclaimer: don't try this, I was at a stop light, but admittedly I could have my own mayhem commercial.

Cutest snow lover ever!

Of course I'm partial, but his is such a cutie in his snow suit!

Walking in the snow

We were going stir crazy so I remembered some Daddy advice... Just take them outside. After snow pants, boots on the right foot, 8 gloves, 4 hats, stroller, 2 shovels and a wagon we were ready! It was only a little cold:). The important thing...the boys loved it.

One of our favorite things about our town

The trains....

Unless we are in a major hurry, we love to stop and watch the train. 

 Today we saw this one and the boys begged to get closer. 

 I caved.  

I knew a way to drive under it, but we chose to have it block our path.

 They are cool.

Unfortunately, too close to Rhett's nap he missed it.

It was gone.....Rhett missed it:(

It had to end

The dreamy weather that is....
Dig out the gloves, boots, and winter driving skills...winter is here:)

Where is the fire?

Quint is all about fire fighting.

Today Gary (our landlord) was testing the fire alarm system

Q was dressed for the occasion.

I am sure the fire alarm system guy got a kick out of him:)

I know this stage will pass, so I am soaking it up

super cute.

Polar Bear Swim

I was dreading it.  Its winter, I am almost always cold already, but it it kinda of a dare thing.
We have had a pass the past few years, iced over Christmas 2009, and we were in Chicago for 2010.
There was no avoiding it this year:)

Click on the link....its kinda funny.
Especially BK when he couldn't find his towel:)

8th Annual Taylor Family Polar Bear Swim

When it is 56 degrees in January...

You leave the laundry piles, you delay a needed nap, you forget the growing to do list, and grab the diggers and head to the park:) its not even a choice....we were so glad BK had the day off, b/c he is super responsible and it's hard to convince him to play hooky;). BK was jazzed, who would have thought vaca in jan would be warm w/o an airplane involved...we are super grateful.

All eyes on Iowa

It's caucus time! We have been looking forward to being a part of the event:). It is one of the coolest things about Iowa... Unfortunately I could not go b/c I didn't have an Iowa ID. That is what I get for being too loyal to my CA drivers license. BK went to represent our fam:). He said it was very neighborly. Everyone was chatting it up when he got there (b/c they knew each other). You have to love that about Iowa:). People spoke for each candidate and then you wrote a name on a piece of paper. They counted multiple times and that was it! Not sure how much say we have in who becomes our president these days, but it's still great to engage in the process.
If you are curious at our caucus it was
Ron Paul by two votes over Romney (40 to 38)

New Years 2011

Aunt Rebecca came back with us to Iowa.  

She is beyond awesome.

Cares for us, loves on our boys, gives wisdom beyond her years.

She has to love us to spend New Years with us in Iowa.

Its just not that jazzy.

We tried though:)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Here is to a new page in our stories:)