you might be from MiSsIsSiPpi if........

 it is a family affair to get the sled working just right.

your momma takes a picture of you every few seconds of you sledding, 

and the ride ends with a fall.

 

 

 you ride the town looking for just the right hill to sled on, and when you find it

  the 5 inches of snow is almost gone in some places because people

have been sledding all night at that very place!

 

 your momma just keeps taking picture after picture of the powdery right stuff, so many that her

memory card is full and some pictures had to be deleted.

 

 you even make the youngest little miss sled even if she is screaming very loud in rejection

because after all it might be a once in a life chance!

you throw so many snowballs your arm is sore for days!

The Dumas Clan LoVeD the big snow
#1, but is really enjoying our new spring time weather!

p.r.o.g.r.e.s.s.

 yes, little miss priss did make progress.

not only did she make it out in the snow, but she even managed to make

a few snowballs and sled!

(Christmas she only watched through the window.)

although she doesn't prefer to walk home in all that snow, but 

her sweet daddy pulled her all the way.

bulldog LoVe.

runs in the Dumas family!

only in mIsSiSsIpPi.

does it snow on Christmas day........

then on New Year's Eve shorts and sandals are included in the outfits of choice.

12 of the 17 Dumas cousins taking a break from the fireworks fun!

in case you just want to know.....
left to right
(Lawson Joy, John Polk, Watkins, James David, Virgina Boyd, Lacy, Stella, Katherine,
Ruth Emmon, Phelps, Onsby, and Anne Watkins)

a.l.w.a.y.s.

 full

 of

 energy

 and

 smiles

 this one!

hunting buddies.

these 2 boys lived it up at deer camp a few weekends ago.

I can't believe these 2 are even BIG enough to go, and the fact their mommas 

let them go.

I will report they both came home in one piece, happy, feed, and needing a bath!

gUeSs who.

doesn't just LOVE the snow?

 

the one not pictured in it.

Phelps is not a fan.

the old vs. the young

after completing a young vs. old basketball game this is what the Dumas boys

looked like.  I guess Cris and Rob would be considered Dumas boys.  Right?  If they are married to a Dumas sister?

love. this. picture.

why??

 lOOk closely and notice......

- Cris' head. (2nd from the left)

Yep, I am pretty sure some of us might have an annual picture like that from high school. 

-  Water falling from John Polk's head. (2nd from the right)

Present from his girl cousins.

- JD's refreshing beverage.  Beer and Basketball???

wondering who won?

the oldies.

JD is considered a young one.

snowball

fight!!!

on

 

Christmas

morning!

 

say WHAT???

cHrIsTmAs MoRnInG!

 the kiddos can not pass this little barrier on Christmas morning until

the parents come.

the BIG question.......did he come?

(please note.  I believe Watkins was a little worried, three numbers 911.)

yep, he did.
he was VERY nice I might add.

watkins' goodies

phelps' toys

kd's stuff

lj's stash

I tried to convince them to let Santa put the presents under the tree, but
they all insist on these certain spots.

everyone had tons of fun opening presents.
we opened them one at a time this year and they loved it.
so sweet!

they were very animated to say the least.


somebody was very excited about the white stuff!

smiles all around!

twas the night before cHrIsTmAs.......

and all through the Dumas place, 

we're giggles, laughs, and smiles on every face!

The Dumas daddy read the traditional story real quick,

you know the one - all about St.Nick.

Watkins was confused because he heard about some snow,

and Dumas daddy clarified, "Only if it can stay 32 or below."

The Dumas kiddos couldn't wait to see if the snow would appear,

and if they might hear Santa and his reindeer.

It wasn't to late when all the Dumas kiddos hung their stockings with care,

In hopes the Dumas momma would stop taking pictures sometime before Santa got there.

All 4 Dumas kiddos did get nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of Toms, American Girl Dolls, and Legos danced in their heads!

she's a fIrEcRaCkEr.

 this little thing is a mEsS lately!

I have to share 2 quotes from yesterday.........

#1 Is it a bad thing that Phelps has stomped me in the game "Memory" 

each time we have played?

I personally think not, but it is the truth.

Last night as we were playing, everytime she would get a match she would then say, "Holla."

Where did she hear that???

I have some ideas.

Thank you cousin, Stella!

#2  Have you ever seen the movie Norbit ?

If you haven't this won't be as funny, and a suggestion you need to rent

it soon.  It is sure to bring you tons of laughs!

Eddie Murphy plays 2 of the main characters. 

Last night I was talking to Phelps while she was playing in the bathtub.

She said, "Momma, shampoo me, condition me, bathe me - Hal-a-lou-your!

"Hal-a-lou-your" is something Eddie's character says over and over again in the movie.

1 word - hilarious!

sassy with a side of attitude.

can you guess which one of them I am talking about???

we are having a little difficulty in that area.  

hopefully that will all work out real soon......

I will let you know.

on the other hand------

we all had a really good time making cookies for Santa.

 they worked really hard making theirs just right.

 I am sure Santa thought they were YuM, YuM!