Snow Day in Ruidoso, NM

We had a Marriage Retreat in the mountains of New Mexico this weekend.  Part of Saturday was designated as fun family time – so we went tubing.  The boys had a BLAST on the kiddie slopes.  We did larger slopes as a family twice, but no pictures of those.  Lots of fun was had by all – and that was a pleasant surprise from Nick, because he usually gives out in the snow.  Apparently, 50s and Sunny is Nick’s way to handle the snow.  No time for a nap today, so as I write, they are approaching delirium.  I feel for the watch care ladies this evening!  Hopefully that means a quiet bedtime…who am I kidding?

 

New Playground

Swimming Lessons

IT may be frozen outside, but we’re taking swimming lessons. The first one was the 7^th of Feb.  Both boys did great – the same can not be said for Nick & the 2^nd lesson, but we’re working on it.  Jake even jumped in off the platform in the deeper end!

 

New Pans for Momma...

Means new toys for the boys….

Pizza Night

It occurred to me that the boys would enjoy having their own pizzas for dinner and what would be more fun than making them ourselves?  The boys had a great time…and everyone ate at least some of their pizza!'

(sorry for the sideways shot...I need to figure out some more editing...)

YAY Nick!

It’s been a long standing deal we made with Nick that if he poops in the potty (FINALLY) we’ll take him to Chuck E Cheese.    About a week ago, he finally did it – completely out of the blue…in the middle of the winter storm closings, rolling blackouts and no water.  They were open, so we went – and the boys went on to play Air Hockey and had a great time.  (for the record, it's still hit or miss, but at least we're getting some hits...)

 

Snow Day with Daddy

The thing about snow and extremely cold temps in a place like El Paso is that they shut down as much of the city as they can because of the obvious - snow & ice can be dangerous but also because of the not quite as obvious - when temps drop that low, even people who suffer thru the 30-50 degree temps with no heat NEED heat when temps hover around ZERO (Farenheit...).  As this is a largely electric heat area - the system in effect says WHAT THE ..... JUST HAPPENED.  Several stations failed - and the backups couldn't get started because natural gas pressure was too low.  The Army takes heed and has been closed, shut off all un-needed electricty and shut down all but a couple of shoppettes yesterday so that electricity could be used to power homes.  We were lucky - we didn't lose power.  This provided an extra day for Daddy to go play in the snow.  Mommy is still not a fan - and took some pics.  15 minutes later, Nick had had enough and came inside too. He is definitely my kid - Jake would stay until appendages fell off, I'm quite certain.  The snow suits we ordered for the mountains should be here tomorrow.  so much for planning...

February 2, 2011

And this is what we woke up to this morning. The city has closed down most everything and Fort Bliss closed most everything in order to keep people off the streets. I've debated going out and getting pics of the area just to see... Frankly, I don't want to be outside in 9 degree weather, so I'll probably stay right here in my warm house!

We had Jake look out the window when he got up and we got fist pumping "ALRIGHT!" and "I want to go play in it!" Matt convinced him to watch a movie first...but that won't hold him off forever!