Snowed In

All in all we got about 17 inches of snow. We were snowed in the entire day yesterday. What do the kids do when they have a whole day off of school and can not go anywhere? First, they help Dad shovel out while Mom fixes breakfast. Then after breakfast dishes are done they stayed busy...

(Taking Anna out to play in the snow. She got to go out without her face getting washed from hot chocolate... such fun!)

(Building snow forts in the front yard)

(Helping big sister cook the meat for pizza)

(Doing Anna's hair; and getting her to model the finished product)

(Getting 'horsey' rides)

(More rides... from an older horse)

(Playing cars and learning lessons on sharing with your sister)

(Taking pictures of Mom while she is taking pictures of you)

Then that night everyone over the age of 10 found we all had the same agenda...

(Tuck the little ones into bed,

turn on the lights to the Christmas tree,

make some hot tea...)

(Find a corner and a book.
Settle in for a cozy night;and let the blizzard blow as long and as hard as it wants to!)

They say a family that reads together... reads together. That is how you found us last night. It seemed the perfect way to end the blizzard day.
Trust you are able to stay warm and make memories with family. Thanks for stopping by; I am so glad you did.
Blessings,
~Martie

Ready for Snow

We are supposed to get hit with a major snow storm coming our way. I think we are just about ready...

...the snow shovels are out on the porch and ready to work

...there is milk in the fridge and pancakes are scheduled to be made if school is canceled for tomorrow

...the beds have extra blankets on them

...a hot pot of chili will be ready for dinner tonight

Now we watch- if the snow comes as scheduled we will probably have to get the kids from school early so we can make it home.

I LOVE snow storm- just find them a hair more difficult to work with when the kids are attending school at school. (However, the kids are very excited because when we homeschooled we still did school with snow storm. Sounds like come Wednesday they will have the first official SNOW DAY of their entire lives!! )

On Cue

I don't even need to say the word 'smile'.

She sees my camera - and knows what to do. (She even can do it with a cookie in her hand and crumbs in her mouth. Talent!! ;)