Snow Day!

It was a perfect day for snow!

Sam is off of school this week so we had no where we had to be -- let it snow! We ended up with almost 4 inches and the boys were itching to get outside. The only downside was that Matthew was at work -- so it was up to Mom to teach the boys how to build a snowman, throw snowballs and make snow angels.

They were very excited about their snowman!
Sam knew exactly how he wanted to decorate him.

Zak loves snowballs! He thought it was
hilarious every time I pelted him with one!

Sam really wanted to shovel snow -- too bad
we didn't need our driveway shoveled.

So Zak had to try it too!

Making snow angels.

The boys played outside for a long time this morning and then came in for hot chocolate and toast. We spent our afternoon playing games -- Sam and I played a record eight games of Uno in a row -- and doing puzzles.

Sadly, the snowman has toppled and it doesn't look like we'll be getting anymore snow. But I know a couple of boys who wouldn't mind having another snow day!

Notes From Sam

Sam has taken to leaving me notes.

Getting my attention during quiet time in his room...

After a fun treat...

Who knows what will show up next!

Dog Tired

Hot Off The Presses!

Sam wrote his first book this morning!

He didn't ask for any help with spelling, which is a first. He is always very careful about getting it right -- and it was great that he was feeling confident enough to do it all by himself.

That being said...I'll translate for you!

(Click on the pictures to read the words more easily).

Title: Tigger & Pooh

Pooh & Tigger were friends.
They were going camping in the woods.
Pooh brought the tent. Tigger brought the food.
They set up the tent.
They went in the tent and fell asleep at once.

The next morning Pooh woke early.
Tigger woke late.
Let's take our boat to the lake, said Pooh.
Alright, said Tigger.

Pooh & Tigger on the lake.

Sam read his new book for Zak.

I'm sure there will be a sequel!

God's Masterpiece

Matthew and I had homework this past weekend!

Each week a different Kindergarten student is highlighted in their class -- it's called "God's Masterpiece". Parents are responsible for putting together pictures and writing a short paragraph about what makes their child special.

Matthew and I had so much fun putting it together -- we had a hard time whittling down the photos so that it would fit! I came up with the overall plan, Matthew was in charge of cutting out semi-circles and placing the lettering and Sam was in charge of the stars.

Ready to head to school!

Sam had a great time answering questions about all his pictures (apparently the picture with Goofy was the favorite in his class). We're going to hang it up in his room when he brings it home -- it's to cute to put away!

Special Visitors

Poppy and Grammie arrived this last weekend for a fun-filled visit!

A round of Old-Maid...

Bowling...

It was Zak's first time...

Sam's an old pro...

Cheering on Matthew...

Zak's favorite part was putting
his head on the hand dryer...

Out for dinner with sundaes for dessert...

The bowling scores were slightly pitiful, but it was so fun we're going to go back and try it again!

We love having Poppy and Grammie visit and it went by too quickly -- Zak burst into tears after they left. We know they'll be back again!

Back In Business!

After a crazy January -- we are back!

We started out taking it easy after a busy Christmas season, but then Sam got pneumonia and that really knocked us out -- especially Sam! Thankfully he is fully recovered, back to school, building Lego houses and playing at the park.

Here is the saddest, sweetest picture you've ever seen:


Sam was talking to Matthew at work and during their conversation Matthew had to go on a call. When that happens, it's a quick, "Got a run, bye". We know he'll call back when he can -- but Zak didn't understand! He was devastated that he didn't get to talk to Matthew and just burst into uncontrollable tears. Sweet Sam gave him hug and tried to comfort him.

Sweet little friends!