The rest of winter vacation..

(don't worry B's holding him)

On Thursday we went to an animal show at the library and got to "make tracks"

It snowed on Friday so we stayed home, had friends over, and then played in the snow.(he make blocks from our recycling tub and wanted to see how many he could stack)

For dinner that night my friend Megan told be about a BOGO free at Chipotle. I gave the coupon to B and he was off. When he came home he said they were having trouble with the register so we got the whole meal for FREE!!

On Saturday some friends offered to play with our kids so B and I went on a date :)
We went to a delicious Italian restaurant and then went and bought something B's wanted for a long time...
Now we have to say good bye to this little electronic friend:

The past 3 days..

On Monday we went sledding!

It was a really fun hill:
B got to come to since it was a holiday.
Kate was cold

On Tuesday we went to the science museum with friends:
They had a Narnia exhibit

Bruce and the bearToday we played with more friends and went to the library 2 times
Jane and Bruce had a Chocolate tasting contest
and then we played school that Jane set up.
Jane LOVES school- this week is hard for her :)
She taught us about sea monsters and we took this test:

Sea Monsters Test

Is the Kraken big or small?

What other name does the Loch Ness monster have?

What lake does Ogopogo live in?

Is Champ named after his lake: champlain?

What is the Loch Ness monster's favorite spot?

Is Ogopogo like a giant water snake?

Can the Kraken win every fight?

How did you do?
*Bonus video of sledding- this is for all of you who are enjoying weather above 40 degrees.

A few things I'm thankful for...

Thank you weather for being 48 degrees!

Thank you Sump pump for working when my lawn looks like this.

Thank you mail man for bringing me this big package with a giant tomato tin and goodies inside:
(I won a drawing)

Thank you to Kate's fun friend for coming to play today.
Tonight is movie night and more fun times!

We Feel VERY loved!

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Valentine's Day so special this year!

In the morning we had a yummy breakfast and they opened valentines from Grandmas
(Loved the slap-bracelets)

(loved the bookmarks)

We took Bruce and Jane to school- Bruce had a party in the morning.
(he did not want his picture taken..)

A fabulous friend invited us to a party and lunch- THANK YOU!
Jane had her party in the afternoon so by amazing friend Alison came and played with my kids.

After school Bruce had a Dr.Apt- he's 47 inches and 47 lbs.

We had heart pizza for dinner and Kate made red Jello.

Then we all went to Cold Stone (10th year in a row)(They all scream for ice-cream!)

On our doorstep we found this:(thank you to my visiting teacher :)

Later we found this:~Love our secret admirers~

We also got lots of e-cards and other cards from friends:

THANK YOU! WE LOVE YOU!

Playgroup Valentine Party!!!

Today we hosted our fun annual Valentine Playgroup. We had 20 moms and 37 kids here= 57- whew!

We did some of this:

Ate some of these:

(Cafe Rio pork salads w/ beans and rice)

and these:
(sugar sugar sugar)

lots of coats, shoes, and car seats (6 not pictured)!


Kate had a blast!
Thank you to everyone who came!!!

More cute kids...

We are happy: James right after he woke up from a nap.

Kate loves to sit in the window and play.

Bruce counting 100 Pirate Booty for homework.

Jane built a club house in the basement.

... and for tomorrow:

GO "Stillers!"

Happy Snow Day to You!

When life gives you snow- eat it. .We are so happy we all get to stay home today and have fun together!!!

We only got maybe 3 inches last night,
Our neighbor Tony came to help us out:
He kept spraying Bruce
Then let him help.

We'll see what today brings.
Jane may be doing some of this:

Kate some of this:

and Bruce ... Last night we WON SUPER MARIO on the Wii. Bruce and I have been working hard all month and we finally won!

Bonus:
Last week Bruce was star of the week-

Do you want to come play outside with me?* Happy Groundhog day: The world's most famous groundhog did not see his shadow Wednesday, thus forecasting an early spring.