Jan. 20 - Inauguration Day. Today is the inauguration of the first African American President, Barack Obama. The morning had something on every page regarding the "change" that our country is about to experience. I do believe it is definitely a historic inauguration, the change part I'll have to get back to you on. BTW, I made this cup of coffee just for the picture, I normally take way more cream!! Right now the flavor of the month is English Truffle. YUM, YUM!!

Jan. 18 - Yes that's a Road! I told you about all the snow we've been getting...I still haven't looked up that total. It's snowing again today, and I'm crazy enough to head to the grocery store. This is the road I travel every day, every where I go...I'll have to make sure I get pictures from every season. This picture reminds me how lucky I am to be able to enjoy the season of winter.

Jan. 18 - Playing the snow. There hasn't been a shortage of snow this year. The girls have thoroughly enjoyed playing the massive amounts of snow we have gotten. Just when we thought we were through for awhile, then we got some more. We got 9" in one storm...not sure what the total is for this year...I'll have to look that up. Could be very useful information some day?! I think the girls are missing the lazy days of summer, I know I am!

Jan. 17 - Soccer Saturday. This is where you'll find me for the next couple months every Saturday morning around noon. My girls are playing soccer and are on the same team. Also on their team are their 2 cousins. Here Rylie is a little apprehensive about being on the "front" line so Regan is giving her a little pep talk to reassure her. Regan is a good big sister and loves her little sis very much!

Jan. 16 - Checkers Anyone?? Regan learned how to play checkers at school and has been obsessed with it ever sense. We got this checker set at our local dollar store and it has definitely been worth the $2 it cost to watch Regan trying to teach Rylie how to play.

Today was hard to pick one picture. In the midst of learning how to play checkers, Rylie also wanted to learn how to wink with one eye. This was her best attempt....I LOVE IT!! Tear, tear...

Jan. 15 - Rylie and her laptop. Here's Rylie with her new "laptop" she got for her birthday. She gets hers out every time I get mine out. She doesn't like using the mouse either, cause I don't use one. And she likes to sit in my big comfy chair....the only thing she's missing...a big cup of coffee!

Jan. 14 - Sleeping Beauty. Regan and Rylie attended their first ever slumber party at Olivia's house last weekend. One of the great party favors were these great sleep masks. Regan wears hers every night. It makes me giggle every time I check on them at night, to see her laying there with this mask on. Tonight I decided I needed a picture...it makes me giggle looking at it now. She didn't flinch or move when the flash went off....those sleep masks must really work. Even if they don't, it looks really cute on a 6 year old!! Thanks Crystal for a great slumber party!!

Jan. 13 - Rylie Party #2. Today we celebrated Rylie's birthday with the Dooley's. Some of this year's gifts included a virtual notebook (Gram and Papa), Furball in a bag (Sheets), more Pet Shops (Regan), and a Build a Bear Gift Card (Gerstenbergers). Doesn't she look so old!! Tear, Tear...

Jan. 12 - More Snow. This is one of the views off my back deck. It has been snowing up a storm. More snow than I've seen in along time. The flakes were huge...great tongue catchers!! Lake effect snow was adding up quickly and I was fearing a snow day or two were in our near future.

Jan. 11 - My Baby's 5!! My sweet Rylie turned 5 today. It really does seem like yesterday she was born. She says she feels much older now that she's 5 and is ready to go to Kindergarten now. She thinks since she's ready, they should just let her go. Many days I'm ready for her to go, but when the day truly comes, I'm sure I won't be ready. With Regan, I bawled like a baby, so I'm sure I'll bawl when Rylie goes. BTW, I had a good cry today...my Baby's 5!! :)