Playing outside & mud puddles

I know some of you are probably thinking...surely, OCD Shannon wouldn't let Jessica go out in the cold weather to play & in mud puddles for that matter.  Well, you would be correct--it wasn't my idea, but it did happen.  I find myself just following Jessica around these days to ensure her safety.  She doesn't really care to come when asked or to follow commands...although we are working on this, as we do want her to learn to obey authority.  If there is one thing being a mommy has taught me, it's that things rarely go according to plan & you have to be able to roll with the punches.  With that in mind, I planned on taking some pics in front of our neighbor's shed, but somehow we ended up playing in mud puddles instead.  Oh to be a child & to get so much enjoyment from the simple things.  Enjoy the pics ;)

These could have been very cool...if my model would have cooperated ;)

Yep, already into the cold & dirty water

This is one of our new favorite activities....checking the mail

Pretty little boots, didn't stand a chance...good thing they're washable

Silly little girl

She's truly one of a kind!