Snow in Houston on Dec 10th, 2008

Here is an article from the Houston Chronicle --

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6156862.html

Snow surprises Houston-area residents
By ERIC BERGERCopyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Dec. 10, 2008, 8:28PM

White stuff fell across much of the Houston area Wednesday evening, as temperatures hovered just above freezing, tying a record for the city's earliest ever snowfall.
Since 1895, according to data collected by Houston's Weather Research Center, snow has fallen this early just once — on Dec. 10, 1944 — during the last 113 years.
Typically, snow falls about every four years in the Houston area. The city's last snowfall was a memorable one, coming on Christmas Eve 2004.
Forecasters at the Houston/Galveston office of the National Weather Service said clouds and precipitation should give way Thursday to sunshine and warmer temperatures, with highs expected to reach the upper 50s.
Overnight lows for all areas but those north and west of Harris County were expected to stay above freezing Thursday, if only by a few degrees.
A chance of rain returns to the forecast Sunday, as temperatures gradually warm, said Paul Lewis of the National Weather Service.
Snowfall in the metro Houston area on Wednesday caught forecasters somewhat by surprise. A significant chance for snowfall didn't show up in computer-model forecasts until about 9 p.m. Tuesday.
"The midnight crew adjusted the forecast at that time," Lewis said.
Because the ground in the Houston area was relatively warm — 77 degrees as late as Tuesday afternoon — neither snow nor ice was expected to stick to the ground and cause major transportation problems for long.
Still, because temperatures were expected to dip below freezing overnight, the weather service issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday evening for much of Southeast Texas, including Harris County, because of the potential for slick, icy conditions north of Interstate 10 on bridges and other exposed areas.
Daytime highs should return to the 70s by Sunday. Early next week, possibly on Monday night, another cold front is expected to reach Houston.
But forecasters don't expect it to pack the punch of this week's chilly frontal system.
eric.berger@chron.com

Have a good night!

WPCCMJ

Caleb's Brothers Turn Two Years Old Today

It has been two wonderful years with lots of learning, crying (the brothers), and thankfulness. The brothers, Paige and I owe a lot of thank yous to Caleb and our families and friends who have sacrificed a great deal in order to help us. We would not have made it these two wonderful years with out all of you.

Here are a few pics from the hospital, it shows just how far they have come.

Cooper & Joshua were born at 1:26 and Major at 1:27.

Have a most joyous day!

Major, Joshua, and Cooper

&

WPC

It Has Been A While

I will add a recap of the last few months and pics over the Thanksgiving holidays. Here are a few pics until then.

Caleb's 4th Birthday

Joshua and Major discussing which pumpkin they like best.

Cooper from above

As always have a great day!

WPCCJM

August Update & a few Pics

Edouard (must be someone's old family name) just passed with a little rain, which we needed, and little else, which is good.

All the brothers (Caleb, Cooper, Joshua, & Major) are doing well. Megan, one of their older cousins is in town to help for the week and has already been a very big help the first two days.
Everyone got a little stir crazy yesterday since they could not go outside to play due to the rain.
Caleb did get to go for a late afternoon bike ride and a hot dog at Grandpatti's in the evening.

For those of you who know Shelly, she has been out since late June to have her own baby. She and the baby are both doing very well and we can not wait until she returns next week. Woo Hoo!

ok with out further delay - here are a few more pics from Stan.

Caleb in his quest to swing high in the sky

Always good when they are smiling. For you Ags out there, it is another A&M shirt. Those things keep showing up.

Joshua with the cool hat and wondering why his swing has stopped look.

Major and the dragon. They are all very proficient on the dragon and angel fish.

Getting a kiss from Cooper. He likes to give them out, with a big open mouth and a little slobber for seasoning.

That is all for now (they should all be waking any moment)- have a great day.

PWCJMC

More Stellar Picks by Stan

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. Here are some new pics from our friend Stan who takes awesome pics.

Caleb on the "playset" with his A&M shirt. I am working on an Alabama and SHSU shirt. He has become very adept with his swinging. His question now is "when is the best time to jump from this swing so that I don't land on a brother...?"... Heads up guys!

Cooper is the climber along with Caleb. This is nothing compared to what he scales on a daily basis. We have implemented multiple tactics to keep him off of chairs, tables, and couches.

Joshua posing with one of his footballs that he corrals. No one is allowed to carry any football but Joshua, he will track you down anywhere in the yard to get it from you.

Major with his A&M shirt, you get the drift by now? He has an automatic smile that pops out whenever the camera shows up. Paige and I think he is ear marked for sales.

Have a great week and how long till Fall shows up?

PWMJCC

Caleb & another Duck

Caleb on the "play set" - he has gotten very good at swinging himself but he still says "mom\dad" will you come push me on the swing? He can go so high, super high, to touch the sky!

Major, probably looking for Joshua who just pilfered his lovie (little blanket Aunt Katie made). We have lots of lovie's and we need everyone of them. Take care and stay in the shade - stifling hot today :-)

PWMJCC

Three Little Ducks & Caleb

Cooper, Joshua, & Major after bath and before pajamas. Grandpatti made these with hoods, arm holes, and velcro. We put these on them after bath with the a diaper and send them on their way. From here we put on their pajamas but we no bottoms and only the cheap diapers. Right when it is time for bed time we put on the super duper absorbent diapers with side pockets for additional absorption.


Caleb flashing his happy smile. That is "Rabbit in the bottom left of the pic. Rabbit has been sleeping with Caleb for a few years now.

Enjoy your weekend,

WPCMJC