January Catch Up

We are a not a winter loving family.  Snow is not our thing.  Below zero temperatures are not our thing.  We long for spring when we can enjoy the outdoors, go for walks, and play at the park.  Unfortunately, Spring is still a ways away.

So what have we been up too?  Not too much.  The weather has been awful and there have been five - yes five - snow days in the last three weeks.  I'm a bit ashamed to admit it, but we have been in survival mode over here.  There have been a few high points over the past couple weeks. . .

Ms, Madeline came to town.  Our sweet little niece was born just about four hours after Jack.  Sweet Ms. Madeline lives pretty far away, so it was exciting to get to see her.  The cousins hung out on a blanket and tried very hard to steal each others teethers.  All in all, they got along really well.

 

Will has become quite a fan of pretend play.  Here he is all ready to head out to work - you know, just like Daddy. See he even has his computer! 

This past Wednesday night we all bundled up and headed over to our area high school for the district area art show.  Max's artwork was selected to be on display.  This was a pretty big deal, because to our oh-so-analytical little man, art is not the most exciting thing in the world.  I think he was just excited that there were cookies.  We were so proud and I love the shy little smile on his face.  The recognition made him a little bit uncomfortable, but he really did love it. 

I can't wait for old man winter to leave for good.  Today isn't too awful, in fact it is just about 50 right now.  Too bad tomorrow's high is only supposed to be about eight.  Oh well, spring will be here before I know it, right?