Sledding

Last night, Daddy ran to Walmart to get us some sliding gear. He came home with a sled, something that looks like a skim board with handles, and a beginners snow board. After we got the kids to bed he decided to go try them out on our hill. Then the kids went out first thing this morning and played. Siri loves the snow best of all. I think she would stay out there all day if her stomach didn't call her home. Josiah has a great time but once he gets cold.... he's done. Jonah is still not quite sure what to make of it all....he just keeps saying, "it's White."

Our House in the Snow

It's Going to Be a White Christmas

We are finally getting some snow. When Daddy left for work today it was brown everywhere. Here is the picture from when he came home. It is so exciting for the kids....and I confess, the adults are getting quite a kick out of it too. When I looked out of the window, David was trying to catch the snowflakes on his tongue.

Siri's Christmas Song

Tonight, Siri sang in her first Christmas Pagent. She got dressed in her Sunday Best...a dress we bought special for the occasion, and got up with her class to perform "Away in a Manger" and a few other songs. She was so beautiful and did a great job. We were all so proud of her. After the show we all went to the Gym where they had a Pinata and cookies. It was such a fun evening.

Maiya

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of the Monroy Household. Yesterday we drove to St. Paul...In the snow, I might add. (A first for me) We brought home a beautiful new Dog who we named Maiya. She is a 5 month old puppy. Half German Shepherd and half something else, they think, maybe yellow lab. She is quite calm and obedient for her age. Jake is not too excited about the new addition but he is slowly adjusting. His tail has been tucked under since she got here. She is dying to play with him but he is still a little too nervous about the whole situation. We see signs of progress, though, and are hopeful that she will become a permanent member of our family.

Jake

Well it is about 9 degrees outside and Jake needs to go out so we put one one Jonah's sweaters on him...here is how it turned out. He seems to be handling the cold well for a dog that is usually pretty wimpy. His favorite pastime is sleeping in front of the Fire place....it's a dog's life.