More snow days

Well, that first snow day was followed by three more. There wasn't any more snow.  School was cancelled on Wednesday because it was too cold, and then Thursday, the buses wouldn't start, and by Friday, there was a state-wide natural gas shortage, so they had the kids stay home again to reduce the use of natural gas for heating.  As a result of the cold temperatures and people turning the heat down, pipes all over town have been bursting.  Our church building was among them, which is another story entirely . . .

So with four days off school, the kids did lots of playing with friends and with each other.  We made cinnamon rolls one day, and valentines another day, watched movies and just enjoyed the slower pace.  Here are some pictures of the fun.

Jen's Delicious Cinnamon Rolls

Making Valentines

Okay, I'm including a picture of this, but I have to warn you, it's a little disturbing.  See that dark red spot on Hayden's picture?  He painstakingly created that red spot with a red marker that is pretty much out of ink now.  And he told me that it was a picture of him "with lots of blood at his head."  Hmm.  I'll admit it made me laugh, especially since Hayden thought it was hilarious.  Maybe he has a twisted sense of humor.  Or maybe I should look into therapy? 

I'm grateful for my friend Amber who thinks of such fun and creative things for these girls to do together.  Daphne had a blast making this cute conversation heart wreath and frosting Valentine cupcakes.