Snowy Ayder

The snow didn't come to us yet, so we decided to visit it.  We drove about an hour up in the mountains and began to see evidence that it would be a good day of playing as a family. 

It was melting fast and was coming down the mountain even faster. 

We saw a charming little house with corn out to dry.  

We finally made it far up enough, as it was getting icy and this Momma doesn't like slipping and sliding with babies in the car.  

We bundled them up and started off to find a nice place to throw snow balls.

The boys were amazed at the icicles.  

I was amazed at the sideways ones. 

Walking up past the resorts.

Even the fire truck couldn't have gotten out.  

Just after I pelted Noah with a huge snow ball.

They loved the fire truck in the snow.

I just love this shot.

She was so proud of herself.

Noah making a snow angel.

Drew threw all the kids so see how far they would sink.  Luke's video is the best.

Daddy falling down in the snow after helping Anna up.

New friends and skills

We were blessed to meet a new family here in our city half turk/american and begin a friendship with them.  Plus the boys love playing with their son Omer.  

We went for a late dinner one night and all the kids slept late the next morning.  That's how hard they played.  

My Noah is reading so well, he read me his whole book tonight before bedtime.  I love these moments and that he can sit in my lap, as I still rock him, and read to me.  

Snuck in tonight to check on my girl before bedtime and this little joy was sound asleep in her brother's hand be down Pj's and looked so sweet.  

Loosing teeth and round a grounds

Noah lost his front top tooth, with the other not far behind.  I was so ready for that thing to come out, And I did hold him down to try to pull it, but the screaming ensued and I let him up.  Later the string tied to the tooth and the other side tied to a car, which he raced away from him (that he was sure was a great idea he say on TV), didn't proved worthy either.  

They are mirror images.

My girl snuggled up with her Momma one morning while I drank my coffee.  I love these times.

Luke decided that the flower was pointing at me and had laughing at his antics.  This is our miraculous Christmas cactus.  It fell of the balcony last Jan in a snow storm, 3 stories to its' demise, but I picked it up and replanted it.  It must mean Christmas is drawing near.  

This is the Round a Ground play ground that they beg to come to every time we pass by.  

They love it, but had to go slow for Anna.  

I looked over at her today and decided that she has grown up in an instant. 

My girl with her Fella. 

Weekends

My art class has proved to be such a great outlet for me.  And I get to paint what ever I want and then talk about it.  It helps me in language and I love all the new people I meet.  

Breakfast with our friends Ceyda and Omer and their little guy Ali.   Anna decided she loved Çay. 

I was afraid of the caffeine for her.  

Just the Daddies holding the babies.

Anna moved to her big girl bed and I am so glad she did,  although it was tough to give the crib away. 

And my Nuhu snuggled up with Daddy watching football.

Thanksgiving Day

We were blessed to have a sun shinning day to get out an better be thankful for our family and the time we can spend together.  

We had a picnic lunch.

Noah the photographer.  

Anna loves some leaves.  

My little pilgrims and indian.

I love our girly addition she makes all holidays extra fun.

And we were able to start our Jesse Tree.  

Thanksgiving Eve

On a good day......These two wake up and are best buds.  I love when they are sweet to each other.  

Our 2nd year of a new tradition.  Chocolate cake and Peanut Butter Frosting.  All Homemade.  

Sassy Kitchen helper.  

And mixer licker helper.  

a video and the sweetest thank you.

Sunshine and colored leaves

A quick trip to the mall today and to the park across the street.  

The boys got new swords for being good in the mall.  

Noah loved sitting in the grass.  He said, "I haven't seen grass in a year."  A bit of an exaggeration.  

Leaves changing and fishing boats

We drove to our favorite playground and the boys had the best time watching the fishing boats come in and restock.  

The sweetest site of my Drew and my little girl.

She loves some see saw

Sunday morning ready for church