Happy days.

One big difference we have noticed after being gone for two weeks is how short the days are now. Our days are now sunny from 10am to 3 pm. We aren't in pitch darkness, though. We have the Auroras and a very long sunrise and sunset. Here in Alaska we are always gaining or losing 30 minutes of sunlight a week. Soon we will be on the upside and gaining daylight with each week. 

Yesterday Lance asked me "mom, why is it already dark?" I explained to him that in the winter it will be dark, but in the summer we will have tons of sunlight to play. 

The kids have had colds this week so we haven't been going outside or anywhere. I don't want it turning into something serious or spreading it around.  I told Lexie that she couldn't go outside because she was sick. She then replied, "awe, I want the snow to go away! I want to play on the beach!" My silly girl, we have a good while before the snow is gone.

I snapped this picture of Lexie with this crocheted hat on. She says it is her beach hat. 

Lance loves to "shave" with daddy. More like, rub shaving cream all over his face and pretend to shave. 

Daddy's work schedule has been nuts. Tuesday night he worked really late then didn't have to go in until noon Wednesday which meant working late again. Yesterday, he didn't go in until 4pm.  It was hard on the kids especially Lance when daddy had to leave for work. Normally he is gone when they wake up and in a few hours will be home. Lance hated saying good by to daddy. 

We have done lots of fun inside activities like making ornaments, painting, and baking cookies. Since I don't have an extra pair of hands helping me; wait, let me rephrase that. Since I have two sets of extra hands helping me, I am not always able to take pictures of everything.  

Baking together is one of the kids' favorite things! They love taking turns measuring, mixing and taste testing. They especially love frosting and decorating the cookies.

 

Momma's Pampered Chef gadgets are so much to play with!!

Happy loves to roll over so so Lance or anyone can rub her belly. Well, lance discover that Happy has "nibbles". It was SOOO funny!! I told him that the "nibbles" would be used to feed her puppies milk. He then began to count them. He came to the conclusion that Happy will have eight puppies because she has eight "nibbles". 

I just love my silly little boy. Speaking of silly, Lance was wearing sunglasses the other day when He looks up at me and says "these glasses make your face look much better!"

I am so in love with my little family! God has blessed us beyond measure. Each day brings something new. I enjoy each moment with my precious children and loving husband. My heart is so full of Joy!