Are You REALLY Ready for This?

Many of you have complained about the snow and cold weather. You are ready for sunshine and warmth and after just 2 days visiting in the cold, I can't blame you! However, while I was downloading wedding pictures, these were still on the camera and seriously, are you really ready for THIS:

Ok, having a complete dirt yard makes things worse, but whenever the kids go outside, this is what is brought back inside. This home has white tile floor throughout- impossible to keep clean! James decided it was time to get out the swimsuit and water, so he and Elizabeth filled 2 tubs with water and played. When I noticed what was going on, I decided it was harmless and keeping them busy. Oh, how quickly things change... Anna joined them, then got in the dirt creating a mud mess. All three of their faces (arms, legs and hAiR for that matter,) looked like Anna's, but I couldn't take pictures of the older two, as it would only encourage such behavior... These pictures do NOT give the mess justice, and almost make me wonder why I was so frustrated with such an ordeal the day I was trying to clean, organize and pack before leaving.