Snow Day

I sure am glad that we actually DID get snow this time, I knew the boys would be disappointed if we didn't. It's never fun for me when it's called for, it's a grocery store worker's worst nightmare! I worked 10 hours yesterday, and when I left, the customers were backed up down the aisles. Every register was open, so there wasn't a whole lot more that could be done.
We took the boys out around noon, but it was too cold to stay very long. It was too icy to make snow cream, maybe next time (next year is okay with me!).

Fun around the house...

We had a break in the cold weather, a 70 degree one no less, and thankfully I was off that particular day. The boys FINALLY got to ride their Christmas bikes. Silas had to learn that when you ride without training wheels (we thought he was going to be 10 before he wanted to give them up) you must learn to fall gracefully. A few tears and a lot of "I just can't do it!!!" was followed by a few good runs around the yard with just a little drama. Stephen decided that he wanted to climb a tree, so I put him up in it long enough to snap a picture. Ah, summer come on back!!

Weekend Beach Trip Jan 15-18

It didn't turn out exactly as planned, our friends the Lickliters had to cancel at the last minute because a NASTY stomach bug hit their house 6 hours before we were supposed to leave. We left on Friday morning (Silas and Scott taking a day off from school) and headed down to Myrtle Beach. The weather was mild, 65-70 degrees and just a little misty occasionally. We hit the water park with a vengeance and had a blast! We went to the River City Cafe for supper that first night and Silas declared "This place is a dump!". We told him it was supposed to look like that. The food was good as always, Stephen demolished his cheeseburger. On Sunday morning we endured a timeshare presentation just so we could get discounted tickets to Medieval Times, which we all enjoyed. We enjoyed the food, Stephen ate a TON of his chicken and some of his potato. Silas ate almost all of his food, he really liked the rib. They give the kids the same portion as adults, so we all ate well that night. We came home on Monday, Scott and Silas were out for MLK day, but of course I had to go to work at 4pm, there are no holidays in retail grocery!

Christmas Time (slightly belated)

We had a great Christmas this year! The boys both got new bikes and numerous other things. Grandma & Granddaddy surprised them with a Wii, which they are enjoying IMMENSELY! They are embroiled in a heated battle as I type this on a rainy Sunday evening. In the pictures below you will see just how much fun they had! Stephen asked Santa for only two things, "Light up Racing Shoes" (Sketchers)and a play kitchen which Santa obliged him with. Santa was able to find a compromise on the kitchen, which we were afraid might be too "pink" and brought a McDonald's Drive thru (which we are WELL acquainted with!). Silas didn't ask for anything in particular, but had asked for a camera some time ago....so Santa brought him a Digital camera. Time flies, I can't believe that was a month ago!