The first SNOW and pictures from last night!

We brought in our December in true, winter style.  We had our first snow of the season.  It didn't leave an accumulation, but it flurried all day.  And that excited the children.  When we arrived home from picking up

Silas from school, the children enjoyed a little time to play in the fun, frigid snow!

Nolan tried to catch some on his tongue!

Silas went straight in for a handful and then ATE it.  He loves to eat snow! Always has, although I think it tastes dirty, for some reason he loves it...

Chaille was taking it all in.  She doesn't really remember snow, so it was like she was seeing it for the first time!

She had to try a bite too!  She is so cute all bundled in her winter coat!

And now for the pictures from last night.  We had a GREAT time with our friends.  We were so happy to get to spend Sarah's Birthday with her too!  Here are some pictures from both the movie and dinner:

Chaille was so funny.  After each preview, she'd start to get up and say "done" or "all done?"  She had no idea what we were there for.

Nolan and Avery enjoyed popcorn and drinks while we waited for the movie to start.

Chaille lasted through about half of the movie.  Then she got squirmy, so I took her out to explore.  She was trying to figure out how to get the toys out of this machine!  Would you believe that I was able to win her a stuffed animal on the FIRST try??? That never happens!

What is better than one Chaille, TWO Chailles! :O)  We took time to change her diaper and play with the baby in the mirror while we waited for everyone to be done with the movie.

And we sat and talked and ate more popcorn for a bit...

The kids were so excited to have dinner at the Pizza King Station.  They were all anxiously awaiting their drinks that come on the train.

Meanwhile Steve was sharing BIG news.  His dad retired yesterday!!

Chaille was VERY good through dinner.  She sat so well in her chair.

Kaleb was teaching Silas all of his "knuckles" tricks.

The kids did a lot of "playing" at the table.  I'm not sure what they were doing here!!!

Silas giggled so hard when Daddy started tickling!

Sarah, Avery, and Kaleb. Logan decided to try to be sneaky and hide over Avery's shoulder.

ONE Happy Child...

TWO Happy Children...

THREE Happy Children

FOUR Happy Children...

FIVE Happy Children...

SIX Happy Children...

SEVEN Happy Children... in just 2 families (and we were missing the other HALF of the Kelsheimer clan!)

Mommy and Chey!  We are such BUDDIES!

Chaille's adorable dress coat.  We are "borrowing" it from Lyndsay until Miss Ellie can wear it!

On our way out to the car, Nolan INSISTED on being carried by Kaleb. Not every 15 year old boy is this wonderful with little ones.  We appreciate what a great kid Kaleb is!!