Yesterday we got hit with more snow. Like 9 inches of it. See, here's my boot next to a spot I shoveled on my patio, it's deep!

So deep in fact that my Sunburst Orange Pearl Minivan got stuck - three times! Two of which was in my own driveway. Thankfully I have great neighbors with trucks and tow straps!

And that patio I spent well over an hour shoveling off? Yeah, the kids decided that today would be a good day to try out some mountain climbing. Do you see that snow falling down, back on to my shoveled patio?!

At least we've got a little more winter to enjoy before it all melts and turns my gravel driveway into mud. Spring is great and all, but only after everything has started to dry up!

This weekend Grandma, the kids and I made a visit down to the waterfalls. We've never seen it during the winter when most of the waterfall is frozen!

The kids had fun throwing snow into the river and Grandma kept a tight hold on our unstable one.

As for Max? Well she encouraged him to throw bigger and bigger pieces...right next to the river. Grandma!

I kid, we had fun, and Max was really enjoying his energy burn.

Now I just have to figure out how I can get out there to ski, the trails looked like so much fun!

Our neighbors moved out this week. It's sad to lose them but I know they're going to be really happy in their new home. During their move they asked if we'd keep their pet geckos over night which of course we said yes! The kids pretty much spent the whole time, right here.

The geckos pretty much spent the whole time, hiding under their rock.

And my kitchen became a zoo showcase as they had chairs on both sides of the island (you know, the middle of my kitchen) so they could see them from all angles.

Oh well, it was only for a short period and the kids sure did enjoy it! Thankfully, they haven't asked for some themselves. We don't need any pets right now.

OK, I have some old photos that I've been meaning to post from the last time it snowed. Chris plows our driveway for us and with every snow he's been coming over and loading the kids up in his truck so they can plow with him. Of course, they love it and this last snow fall I was able to snap some photos as the weather was warm and their windows were open!

Yes, I'm aware, I'm a terrible mother because I'm taking pictures while he's plowing our driveway with our kids not buckled into booster seats. And their windows are open too! I must just be asking for trouble! (Ha ha, beat you to it, now you can't judge me.)

As you can tell, they love every minute of it. And Max? Well he's just a professional now and explains how they move the snow every time he thinks of it. That pile over there? Well they had to go from this side and push it this way...

This winter has been a fun one, lots of snow giving us lots of things to do, but I'm ready for spring! Well, actually I'm not ready for the first part of spring with all the mud, Rory already has me dreading that part.

Oh my gosh we've been busy! I'm sorry, I can't seem to find time to write along with everything else. Hopefully I can get it together for today and tomorrow's post. Yesterday was our last day of hockey and I was on the ice with the kids, as promised. It went well!

We had fun skating although I must admit I got bored fast. The kids are still learning which means they are turtles on the ice. I pretty much stood in place for most of the time.

At least Daddy made sure to get a couple cute photos, even if he missed all the times I was skating the kids around the ice and spinning. So much for showing off my skills!

We'll definitely plan to do that again next year, and for the longer session. It really was a great time!

Some truths:

1. My Valentine display from all our artwork is still up in the entryway. I have no plan to take it down soon. Long live the pink and purple hearts!
2. Rory has found a new way to get our attention; "What the hell?" "Fuckin'." "Damn it!" I have yet to not react, which I know is what I'm supposed to do, but seriously? IT'S ON PURPOSE!
3. I realize it's only the end of month two but my resolution to be more selfish, or as I've been calling it, "My year of selfish" has been awesome! Getting out and doing things more often has been an amazing mood lifter and given me so much more patience!
4. Except for the days when I have plans. My patience than? Completely non-existent. I'm assuming this is pretty normal as I just want to get out of the house and on to my adventure, where ever it may be.
5. I'm planning to make a sign for my garden this year and it has a swear word in it. Obviously I believe in setting good examples for my children and their tendencies to swear for attention. My motivation? Here. Feel free to run with it yourself, I think it is just perfect and both Dusty and Chris agree.
6. Rory is signed up for preschool next year and I am giddy...GIDDY I TELL YOU! I'm going to have a couple mornings to myself during the week.
7. But first, I need to finish out winter. Maybe a few more sledding trips before the snow is gone from the ground? We'll already be returning our ice skates this week which means no more skating this year.
8. Oh, and soon we'll make hikes at the park again; go and visit our little waterfalls.I cannot wait and may try to sneak in a trip soon as it's been calling to me.
9. Spring, feel free to come soon. Maybe I'll change out my entryway decorations for you than?

Hockey night last night! Max is starting to get the glide down. It's still pretty new, but he's getting there!

Rory was up on her feet a lot more and seemed to be having fun showing off her walking skills.

And of course our ham had to find us to make sure we were keeping an eye on him!

Next week, if everything goes as planned, I'll be on the ice with the kids as the last practice is an open skate for the kids and their families. Wish me luck!