Christmas in DC

Here are a few highlights from Christmas at my sister's in DC. When we got there they still had almost a foot of snow on the ground, so we all bundled up to play in it the first day we were there. The best part was when Krieg would dive stomach first onto the pile of snow in front of him. He loved it and didn't seem to mind the cold at all. You will also see one of his favorite presents- none other than Elmo! Of course, this is not a tickle me elmo or any other singing/dancing elmo, of which he is terrified! Just the plain old stuffed animal. We had a great time with my sister, brother-in-law and my parents! Krieg has been spoiled having playmates all day, every day.
On Tuesday we left my sisters and made the 10 min drive downtown for Campus Outreach's annual New Years Conference. There are about 500 students here, and around 40 from Western. It seems like God is doing a lot in our students' lives through the different speakers and seminars. We are hopeful that He will bring many of them to saving faith, and mature others as they learn to walk more closely with Christ.

A few more snow pictures

Let it snow...

We had the biggest snow today in the four years that we've lived in Cullowhee, and it's still not finished! There was a period of sleet and rain around 10 this morning, so I sent Kevin and Krieg out to enjoy it before it melted (or so I thought, since that is always what happens in the thermal valley that we live in). However, as you will notice in the picture, I could only find one mitten, so out Krieg went with one mitten on. I finally found another one, but obviously a mismatched one. Oh well, his hands were still warm after throwing snowballs. Surprisingly, he was most fascinated with the footprints he was making all over the driveway. Tomorrow should be a lot more fun, since there is about 6 inches out there right now, and it is great packing snow- snowballs and snowmen! Maybe Krieg will actually let me come out an play tomorrow. Today he insisted on it just being Daddy that accompanied him, which is why I only snagged a few quick shots of him out there.

Trip to Mama Polly and Pa'Gs house

While Kevin was out of town for the week, Krieg and I made the 5 1/2 hour drive to Nashville to visit my parents. He had more fun playing with Mama Polly and Pa'G then he has in a long time. He had constant playmates for 4 straight days. What's not to love! They played in tents, built lots of block rooms, bowled, sang happy birthday songs to anyone and everyone, and ate tons of fresh fruit! It sure made me wish we lived a little closer!