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Let It Snow...and Snow Some More...

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We had some seriously wintery weather this week. It snowed for at least three days, but first it started with lots of rain. And when rain freezes, what do we get? Ice! It was pretty slushy for a few days, and now there's enough snow cover that it's not as slick as it was earlier this week. These are the days that I'm grateful that I don't have my long commute into work anymore.

The view from our backyard...it's so pretty when the trees are fully covered in snow, too



Ironically, though, I did need to go into work on Thursday for our holiday party. And of course it was snowing. But, my team convinced me to brave the roads. It was really nice to see people in the office again, and enjoy a wonderful lunch provided by Patterson. Beef tenderloin, fancy appetizers, and SO MANY desserts! Plus, since I was dressed in festive attire, I was given one of the beautiful blue poinsettias to bring home.



The kids are counting down the days until winter break, but we managed to squeeze in another water park birthday party for G to attend, swimming lessons, marching band rehearsal, and taekwondo practice. G hurt his toe and was having a grumpy day, so he missed out on receiving his green belt in TKD. But, he'll get it next week when we go.

Yay, Ava!



And what has our little elf friend been up to? I'm so glad you asked! G received a letter from Santa this week (he's reading it in the pic below), and then he wrote a letter to Santa (for George to take back with him that night) which contained very specific requests for what kind of Mini-Brands Santa is going to bring for G. I wish Santa all of the luck with that!






December 11
"Went to a costume party! Guess who I am?"



December 12
"Fixing things is part of my repair-toire!"



December 13
"I could play this game FOUR-ever!"



December 14
"It's such a de-lite making art with you!"
It's the tiniest little working Lite Brite, it's so cute!



December 15
"Tic Tac Snow"
George showed up with this the night before it really started snowing...



December 16
"Can you get a strike?"
This was left on the same day that G was doing moonlight bowling in gym. George is so clever!



December 17
" I hope you brought your passport, because we are going snow-globe trotting!"


We wrapped up making the very last sweet treat earlier today...root beer float fudge. Not sure how it's going to turn out. It was a bit more tricky to make than regular fudge, and if it doesn't knock my socks off when we try it for the first time tonight, I may pass on making it again next year.

Almost all of the gifts are wrapped, and tonight, after dinner, we're going to drive around and look at Christmas lights. That is one of my all-time most favorite holiday things to do. I know Scott's not always a big fan, but he always indulges me because he knows how much I love it.

I can't believe that in one week, it's going to be Christmas! We are all looking forward to visiting with family, eating some yummy meals, and taking a much needed break. Hooray!

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