Christmas in Texas

This year we took another road trip down to Texas. We drove straight!!!! We were surprised to find that though we were on the road for a total of 14 hours, it was actually much easier (and less expensive). With the exception of two meltdowns (one of which was mine), the kids did great and were in good spirits by the time we arrived.

Some of you who are my friends on Facebook have seen this already, but I've posted a link to the photo album here.Snyder Christmas 2010

Family Portraits 2010

Every year we try to take a good family photo. Rather than going with a photographer, we went with our local Portrait Innovations to take them along with a two year photo of Kate. I think next year we'll go with a real photographer, ha ha ha! Ethan's solo shots were done by his school, which I think turned out really well.

Ethan, 4 and a half years

Doesn't he look like a little man?

Kate, 2 years

The season's first snow...

It came so fast I didn't have snow pants for the kids yet! We're lucky Kate had some boots and one of Ethan's old hats. 

Look at the pretty snowflakes! I was the only one who stayed inside. They threw snowballs at the window to tease me.

The next morning brought sledding down the driveway

Add a new, homemade fleece hat for Kate.

I finally got my snow gear on and built a snow man! David helped with the finishing touches :)

My Muse

Kate has ONE dress. And since she spends her days keeping up with her older, rambunctious brother she doesn't need anymore.  However, this weekend, I was determined to have Kate wear something pretty to her Daddy's Christmas concert at church. I had an old pattern for a jumper that I made for her last year. Though I wasn't crazy about it, I thought I'd give it another shot with some new fabric. With my 50% off coupon, the fabric came out to under $5, and I already had thread and buttons to match. Here it is...

I'm glad Kate liked it!

The rear view. 

It's a simple a-line jumper, with button closures behind the shoulders, pocket in front.

Now onto something I could make for Ethan...Hmmm...pj pants, maybe?