A Rare Richlands Snowfall

Snow falls in our neck of the woods just a few times a year, and even then, it doesn't always stick.  So Aiden, Audra, and Kona were very excited this week to find a blanket of snow creating their own mini Winter Wonderland.  Of course, the fluffy powder soon became glazed with an unforgiving layer of ice, so we were fortunate that Aiden got plenty of time to play outside (Audra is recovering from a cold and enjoyed only a few moments before Mommy and Daddy made her return inside).

 Aiden did NOT want to come back inside!  He loved playing in the snow.

 Audra tries on her new coat for an outing to the grocery store (before she caught cold and before the snowfall).

 Kona likes to pull Aiden's mittens off--Clyde and I did not enjoy this game, as we had to retrieve the mittens and remove our own gloves to re-cover Aiden's hands.  Aiden thought it was pretty funny, though!

Poor Audra is stuck inside.  At least she has one of her favorite snacks (Gerber's apple & sweet potato puffs) to comfort her!

Aiden started doing flips in the snow--not sure where he saw such a stunt!

New Year, Surprise News!

Ciala and Lauren celebrated the arrival of 2014 with us.  Aiden fell right into step with his favorite two gals, and Audra was excited to be snuggled by both.  New Year's Day brought us a little surprise--the gender of the next McBride to join our family (in late June).  Since Clyde has done this a time or two, Ciala and Lauren accompanied me to the ultrasound.  Scroll down to see what we found...

Clyde's lap is getting full--will he have room for just one more?

 

Aiden loves playing with Lauren--she's a blast!

 

Ciala provides Audra's favorite place to cuddle.

 

A rare shot containing all four young McBrides.  You have to be quick to capture them!

 

Audra loves hanging out with her big sisters.

 

Another sweet baby girl!  While Aiden may have been lobbying for a brother, he is excited by the news that he'll keep his own room!

 

Scoot over--there'll soon be another McBride girl!

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!  While I have been quite neglectful of the blog, I hope to do better in the coming year!  I hope everyone enjoys the happiest of holidays this Christmas season.

 

Aiden and Audra risk last-minute placement on the naughty list.

  

Christmas spirit and big smiles!

Audra's first time decorating (the indoor tree lacked ornaments, as they tend to get destroyed by Aiden.  Maybe in a few years we can actually decorate nicely!).

 

Aiden cruises around the yard, checking on things.

 

Audra enjoys some warmer weather before the cold chill returns.