back on the rez

the snow was too tempting to pass up. first up on the first day of visiting nana and umpa's house:

hide and go seek in the snow with auntie renee.

mimzy didn't exactly hide, she was just happy to be outside.

she loves exploring.

and i love those bundled up cheeks.

makayah loved eating the icicles.

isaiah loves sporting his green bay packers gear, even when having to count during a game of hide and go seek.

and my dad couldn't resist taking us out to his favorite chinese food joint.

the last time we came here, mimzy was around 7 months old and she tried to nurse the buddha.

mimzy wasn't too crazy about the chinese food, but she loved the fruits and pudding.

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today i am grateful for:

*rocko the elf. he hitched a ride and followed us all the way to arizona so he could keep an eye on isaiah and makayah...and mims. he's been a great help in motivating the kids.

*roast mutton sandwiches for lunch. so very good. 

isaiah was helping little mims along the deserted flea market sidewalk. 

*snow.

*christmas tree pine smell. i love that my parents bought a real christmas tree. it smells like all my childhood christmases.

*and christmas lights. they make us happy. i think the snowman is their favorite.