REAL Snow This Time

My kids were so sad when the snow we had a few weeks ago lasted barely 30 minutes. So imagine their unbridled joy when I opened the blinds to show them this yesterday. We got a solid 2 inches! Their screams woke up the 2 remaining sleepy people in the house & I could barely find hats, mittens, & boots fast enough. Jack actually ended up outside in his socks before I could stop him. Who wants to wait for shoes when there's all this SNOW stuff to do?

They gave me a running commentary:

Snow Angel

Snow Swings

Snow Dog

Snow Ball (pun intended)You get the picture. There were also snow bikes & a snow tractor.

What can I say? My kids LOVE snow!

Maybe a little too much?Our dog house.As we played outside, I watched this fog roll down from the Santa Rita Mountains near our house. It was beautiful!We played & played, until it was time to go inside & warm up with some hot chocolate.Until next time, snow!

Shhh- It's a Surprise!

Gentlemen, start your engines!

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Don't tell the boys, but we have a BIG surprise for them this weekend.

I'm going to be getting them ready all week long- without them even knowing it!

This is today's activity.

FHE's game just might be Monster Truck racing around the living room for everyone in attendance.

I can't wait, & I'm not even going!

What's That?

No, seriously, what is this wonderous structure that you 2 have built?OK. I think I'm starting to get the picture now.

And there it is! Hello baby James! Emma said that this was his cave.
He must've liked it- he stayed in there for 30 minutes.
Until he realized he was in a cave & babies aren't supposed to live in caves.
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Babies are supposed to be snuggly & adorable in their cute little cribs.
Don't you just want to eat him up?

More Critical Thinking

This is what I heard while in the other room:
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"Frank, hold my stool so I don't fall & break my head."
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Needless to say, Mommy had to investigate right away.
At least she had some sort of safety in place, right?

Virtual Valentine

Because I can't send you ALL a valentine today, here's some virtual valentine cookies to let you know that I love you & hope that your V-day is awesome.

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(The polka-dot one was made special just for you, Shannon!)

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Deep Dish Delight!

In my never-ending quest to not feel like a culinary loser when compared to my husband, I've been trying new recipes again. And boy howdy, is this one a winner!!!
I found it over on Pennies on a Platter- one of my favorite new websites.
The best thing about this pizza is the sauce- I'm drooling just thinking about it. We'll be making this recipe again this week for sure. Yum! .
I can't wait to try the Buffalo Chicken Bites and the Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites.
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Too bad I didn't get them done in time for the Super Bowl today!

Critical Thinking Skills

What do you do if your last bullet from your dart gun is stuck to a light 10 feet from the ground & you're only 3 1/2 feet tall?