More Snow!

After our big snow, we had another big snow on February 26th.  We missed school on the 25th because of icy conditions from the day before.  After missing 4 days the week before {plus Presidents' Day}, we went home early on the 24th, a Tuesday, and were out the rest of that week also.

That Wednesday morning after the roads cleared, I went into school for a little bit to prepare for our virtual snow days.  Sam had a great time checking out his new classroom.  We redeemed Avery's Book It coupon and ran some errands since I knew we would be stuck inside for a few days after that.

Snow Day

Last year we had two big snows in the month of January, so we have been patiently waiting for some winter weather this year.  The kids like the idea of snow, and I like unexpected days off and watching The Weather Channel.  We were out of school Monday for Presidents' Day, and the snow started falling that afternoon.  It began to stick immediately and soon after we knew we would be home from school Tuesday.  We ended up getting 5-6 inches, but sleet and freezing rain packed it down and made it crunchy.  It was still plenty for some sledding and some digging.

The years we buy snow clothes we get no snow, so we are usually very under prepared.  Thankfully a snack by the fire will warm you right up.

We were home Wednesday but inside since Avery started with the stomach bug Tuesday night.  Luckily we're home again today, although this mama is hoping to bust out for some adult interaction.  Now that we've had our snow I'm officially ready for spring.

Valentine's Day

In an effort to get caught up and hopefully stay caught up, I'm going to hop right into the present and go back and post-date Christmas and a few other posts.  Maybe that will help be get back to preserving our really big moments and memories.  Thankfully, Instagram records a lot of the rest.

Both kids were so sad when we took the Christmas decorations down.  In fact, they may still have trees in their rooms.  I thought doing Valentine's Day a little bigger might help with the post-Christmas blues.  So, I got a few decorations for our mantle and breakfast room and finally got some of the chair mailboxes.  Once February rolled around we had a few surprises in the mailboxes and did some Love 'Em Up activities.

 On Saturday morning, these clues were in their mailboxes.  These are essentially some of Avery's most-favorite things/places.  Avery has been so worried that the people at Chick-Fil-A had forgotten her {not that they actually know her anyway}.  She's coming up with some creative thoughts lately in hopes of getting her points and wishes across.

We scooted out of the house early and were thrilled to see the hot light on at Krispy Kreme.  Not only were they hot, but they were heart-shaped!

Our next stop was Target.  Even Sam loves "Targets."  Ned had the brilliant idea of letting them both choose one thing.  Sam choose a $9 train in about 15 seconds.  Avery took 15 minutes to finally choose a $35 singing Elsa.

We headed back towards home for Chick-Fil-A.  The kids were so excited to play first, since playing at any time is a rarity.  I just don't like those things.  We enjoyed our lunch and were home well before rest time, which always is a success in my book.