Boy have we had a rough go of it lately. I am ready for spring. As it stands today four of the six of us are taking antibiotics. We've had sinus infections, strep throat and ear infections. It's been one sick kid after another, plus a sick Mommy. It has not been fun. But I see the light. I think the worst is over. Spring is around the corner.
Luckily we were all well enough to enjoy a visit from Chris, Kristine, Logan and baby Ella Rae. It was great to visit with them and the cousins had a blast playing together. Baby Ella is just the cutest thing, and has two older female cousins who just adore her. Camryn is convinced Ella is her own live baby doll.
Katie doting on her baby cousin. Isn't she just adorable?!?!
The only 'bright' side of the last week was the 4 inches of nice soft snow that graced us on Saturday. It was so beautiful. And fun. And now I'm ready for our normal 60 degree weather to return.
The snow started off too soft and fluffy to do anything but sit in, but as the sun grew warmer snow ball making became possible. The kids were so proud of themselves for making a snowman without any help from us big kids. They did a great job! Jesse didn't like it though and barked at the intruder in our backyard throughout the day. She was really upset when the head hell off. 
My little southern belle can make a snow ball, makes a northern girl so proud.
The boys did a lot of laying in the snow.
So pretty isn't it?!?
Here was our back yard as the sun was coming up after the snowfall. The best part ....
this was our backyard as the sun was going down. I love it when it snows here, and I love it when it melts. Now that we've had our two snowstorms of the season spring can start any time. Spring can start any time. Spring can start any time. Do I need to say it again??