The Adkins' Adventures

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Another Snow Day

Owen is really starting to embrace snow days. He slept in until 9:20!!!! WOW! I didn't know what to do! After he woke up, we had some breakfast, watched Elmo, and then played.

We checked out the birds in the backyard. There were a ton!!!

(Sorry Mom!)

Then we were just silly!
(As you can see, Owen knows all about wearing sweats on snow days!)

After his nap, we enjoyed some tacos and seasoned potatoes. Then it was time for some more fun...

We played with Play-dough that I made before Christmas.

We did a little coloring.

Then Dada came home and made us a delicious homemade pizza!

As for the rest of the night, Gabe and I will be watching The Middle and Modern Family. :)

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Snow Day

Here is a glimpse of how Owen and I spent our snow day! Although I won't enjoy making these days up in the summer, we sure have had fun!!!

What is this stuff?

Doggy....

How cute are little footprints in the snow?!

The typical new year's resolutions have to do with losing weight or keeping a clean house, but we all know that I am not typical. Although I would like to drop some pounds and keep a clean house, I am not going to make it a resolution because those things are not a priority in my life right now. Now, I would die if I don't have an hour or so notice before you come to my house...enough time to shove some stuff in a closet or a room with a door on it. :)

Anyway, back to my new year's resolutions. I am embarrassed to say this and ashamed that this has to be a new year's resolution, but Gabe and I do not have a church we can call 'home'. I can go through all the excuses like it being the only family day for us or it's hard going into a church where everybody knows each other, but we should NOT have or use these as excuses! We have been going to churches, but it is here and there and if we don't go it's not like anyone would notice because we jump around. So...I am ready! I am ready to become a part of a church, I am ready to be involved, I am ready to set an example for my son and raise him in a church. Am I embarrassed that we don't already have this established when both Gabe and I were raised in christian homes, YES! But, now is the time! I am happy to say that we went to a church the first Sunday after the new year and liked the feel of it and were back there this past Sunday. I almost think it was God's way of leading us to this particular church. I was searching through an endless list of churches around the Bowling Green area and came across a church in Rockfield. I thought this would be good because it wouldn't take us long to get there and even if we woke up late we could make it there. Well, we drove on all these back roads and ended up at a very small church with just a handful of cars in the parking lot. Now, I am not trying to judge a church of this size but I think it is even more intimidating to walk into a church where it is impossible to go unnoticed. Long story short, we kept driving and ran across the church that we have gone to the past two Sunday's. So, like I said, maybe it is God's plan and this will be a church we can call 'home'. Even if it is not, it's a start and I am excited about that! So, if you are reading this, please pray with us in our journey to be a part of a fellowship.

Another resolution I have is not near as serious. In fact, some people might think I am silly! My resolution is for Gabe and I to have a game night one night a week. Now reading this, it does sound silly, so let me explain myself. As I have mentioned several times before, Gabe works most evenings, so by the time he gets home we typically sit on the couch and veg while staring at the TV. Having a game night would require us to turn off the TV and encourage more talking between the two of us. Our game night for right now is set for Tuesday nights and we started it last week. I am excited about this resolution that I have as silly as you might think it is! :)

The last resolution that my Mom actually pointed out to me is what I am doing now, blogging! I had a huge stretch of time without any blogs and I want to get back to doing it on a semi regular basis. I have a horrible memory and this is a great way to keep record of all the fun times we have as a family!

That's my resolutions! Wish us luck!!! :)

Christmas Evening

I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but you have not truly experienced Christmas unless Denise (my mom) is a part of it. She knows how to do Christmas...and she does it BIG! It is so sweet to see the excitement in her face when someone opens a gift from her. She is the definition of being excited for others! Not to mention, she loves to spoil all of us!

Owen and Mason checking out some of the toys from Grammy and Pops.

Mason playing ba-ball.

Jill and Mason checking out the ride-on toys that Pops picked out for the boys.

Apparently Owen takes after me with the love of my Mom's cookies.

Just one more?? Pretty please!!!

So....can you tell who's Mama plays Guitar Hero at home?? Would it be Mason?

Or Owen?? Haha! Poor kid doesn't even know how to hold the guitar. Aunt Jill is going to have to give him some lessons!

Christmas Family Photo

The boys with Grammy and Pops

Some people might think it is a little much to go to three places in one day for Christmas celebrations. In my opinion, Christmas day should just get a few more hours added on to it! We had a wonderful Christmas! Can't wait until next year! :)

Christmas Afternoon

After the celebration at our house, we got ready and headed to Hopkinsville to celebrate with Gabe's family. We met everyone at his grandparents house and sat around and visited with his grandparents until they headed out to lunch. We stayed there and exchanged gifts with his family and Owen ran around and around and around. :) As his Aunt Lucy has said before, Owen does not walk...he runs!

My cute little Christmas boy! :)
(Shirt/sweater combo $2.50 from a consignment sale!)

Checking out his new puzzle that he can take in the bath tub!

After Sam escaped when we got there and explored the neighborhood, they finally got him wrangled back up so Owen could play with him.

Some of Gabe's family

Lucy, Jim, and Gabe with Owen

Owen loved carrying around his Woody doll in the box (pulling the string repeatedly). :)

Checking out the birds!

Christmas Morning

There was a commercial this holiday season that wrote "Best. Morning. Ever". That would pretty much describe Christmas morning in the Adkins' household. Although we celebrated Christmas with Owen last year, this was his first 'true' Christmas where he was able to enjoy the excitement and open up the presents. He did get slightly overwhelmed with presents after awhile. It took us like an hour and a half to open presents, I can almost guarantee that will never happen again. :)

Before...

Coming down to check out the tree.

Do you see this Mama?

A monkey!!! Ah Ah Ah

I don't know what this is, but it looks pretty cool!

It might be a little big to drag around.

Tiger! Rar...rar....ROAR!

Owen was too funny. He was concerned about Bridget and her bone most of the morning, he kept trying to give it to her.

Dada's secret gift for Owen. An England soccer outfit, socks and all.

He is quite the drummer! :)
($10 at a consignment sale!!!)

These cymbals are AWESOME!

Trying out his new chair.

My little boy wearing a backpack...so cute!

The best gift of the day....a tunnel! Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!

Hope your Christmas morning was as wonderful as ours was!!! There is something special about being in your own home for Christmas morning. We also enjoyed our tradition of yummy monkey bread for breakfast! :)