Pre-storm Fun

The storm is coming TODAY, so we decided to burn some energy before being stuck in the house for a couple days. After getting gas, going to the gym and bank, I surprised the kids with a trip to Clemyjontri. RJ had been begging me for weeks to go, so he was really excited.

Teeter-totter

Since my girls trip to FL was cancelled, we just pretended to fly to FL and relax on a beach.

Around the House this Week

RJ and Julia's "race car" that they like to get in and push around the kitchen

Julia's static-y hair

Super J!

RJ jumping over Julia in the tunnel

Super J trying to catch the "bad guys"

Trial Run Snow

We had a mini snow before the real storm.

RJ and Julia after bath, past bedtime, sledding

RJ LOVES eating snow!

RJ using the front loader to help shovel snow

Julia managing the dump truck

Entertainment

RJ and Julia mailing letters to each other

RJ painting after Julia went to bed. He explained, "You need a different brush for each color. You can't put the red paint brush in the yellow paint." At least I know he's learning something at school.

RJ mopping the floor

Around the House This Week

This is what Julia's hair looks like when she wakes up.

And this is what it looks like after I've "done" it.

Both kids enjoying their new easel from their Grandparents.

RJ's magnatile creation

Ice Skating

RJ's first time ice skating with skates (He's been on the canal in boots.) He was pretty excited.

Standing/Walking in the skates

Dad is a great teacher and oh so patient! (Nick and Vivienne on the right)

RJ had a great time and was excited to skate on his own before getting off the ice.

New Years Day

There's no time like the present to clear the porch for our construction project to begin. Everyone helped.

RJ carried benches.

Julia carried baskets.

Doug carried chairs and tables.

Julia and Mom going for a final swing.

RJ, Julia and Mom swinging.

Julia and RJ helped drive the tractor and haul things.

We even managed to find some time to climb trees.

RJ

Doug

Julia

And RJ goes for a bigger tree.