The Blizzard of 2011

Last week we were hit hard with a massive snow storm. They talked about us getting a lot of snow but they often will forecast a big snow and we barely get anything. But this was not the case this time. The stores were a mess the day before the snow began. Wal-mart is never fun, but you throw in a snow storm and Wal-mart is miserable! We ended up with around 17" of snow. It was hard to measure the snow as it was so windy. Some areas have hardly any snow and others have 3 ft drifts! The kids had a great time playing in the snow and building forts and tunnels.

Logan moving some snow for a tunnel

6 days after the storm

The feeders have been really popular

Emily and Ted attended the Father-Daughter Dance this weekend. They enjoyed their time, however when they got home and were snuggling watching TV together Emily told Ted that watching TV together was funner than the dance.

Emily teasing Logan (he obviously didn't know she was doing this!)

Mason has been attempting to build a laser pointer out of parts from DVD burners. Finally he was able to get the parts out without damaging anything. After a trip to Radio Shack and taking apart an old computer tower (thanks to some friends!), an Altoid tin and a lot of soldering he made his very first laser pointer! Pretty cool and the cat loves chasing it. So far he hasn't caught anything on fire...thankfully!

The puppies have all left for their new homes. It is really quiet without them. Every time I step into the garage I expect to see someone waking up from a nap and ready to go play. Sydney (mama) is doing fine, she is still nursing her golden retriever kittens. That's right, she is letting the kittens nurse...so weird I know. The pups all went to loving homes and are doing well with their new families. All my work with taking them on frequent potty breaks was a success! The kids enjoyed having them and were an enormous help with them. We will look forward to having another litter in 1 1/2 years!

The goats appear to be pregnant and should kid sometime mid to late March. I just hope the weather has cleared and it isn't a muddy mess! Will look forward to seeing how many kids we have. Hopefully all will arrive safe and sound.

Emily feeling her tummy