Snow Day # 3

Due to freezing rain that began last night, the city of Manhattan is closed down for the day. So it's another Snow Day from school for Cooper. Girl Scouts was also canceled for the night. You know it must be bad when even KSU is closed for the day.

We took advantage of the day off and helped Mark with a big CDM project. We completed the task of turning the guest room into a toy room. I am happy to say it looks fantastic! It felt good to do a little work today.

Visit

We ventured up to Iowa for a quick overnight stay to visit my dad and stepmom. We were adventurous and took a new route and were there in less than 3 hours. It was wonderful! Cooper had Girl Scout cookies to deliver to Papa and we invited Papa and Grandma to lunch with us at PF Changs. What could be better on a Saturday afternoon. Back at the house the girls played with their cousins while the adults talked about all sorts of things. It was a quick trip, but well worth it. Glad we got the trip in before all the bad weather hit.

Ice Skating

Tonight there was a Girl Scout Ice Skating event. Chad proudly graced the ice alongside Cooper. He said she did really well and despite a few falls, got back up every time and went after it again. I know she would not have enjoyed it as much if he hadn't been there to join her. He is comfortable on the ice after having played hockey in high school, so I thought it best for him to join her. I'm so glad they had a great daddy-daughter night together.


Cooper & Daddy


Cooper on the ice.


Cooper ready to skate.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Due to a Snow Day last Thursday, Campbell's Preschool Teddy Bear Picnic was rescheduled for today. She chose her blue Teddy Bear and she wore the cutest new outfit along with the boots. Aunt Kelly would be proud. She had a wonderful picnic and ate teddy grahams and had juice boxes. They also had a visit from some firefighters with their fire engine. It was a great day!

Crafting

Tonight was just the girls at home, so we started making our homemade Valentine's Day cards. Campbell only had 13 to make, Cooper had 23 to make. With a caseload like that, now you know why we start early. Campbell is all about the rush, rush, hurry, hurry, do as much as you can and fill every last inch of space. Cooper is slow and meticulous and does NOT like to get sticky from the glue. (Cooper is a lot like me.) We had a fun time gluing, cutting, coloring, and crafting. Isn't this what girls are supposed to do?


The girls in process.


Campbell cutting out her hearts.


Cooper gluing on her hearts.

What a bargain!

Chad and I have an important upcoming event, The A Dress The Heart Gala. So I took advantage of the fact that Cooper had a Girl Scout Cookie Booth in the mall for 2 hours and did a little shopping. I was so excited to find a red dress and shoes!! Now Chad was shocked that I actually tried them both on and bought them both. I am not an avid shopper for myself. And to make it even better total spent was $35. Can you believe it? I know my friend Kris would be so proud. The event is on Feb. 5th, so I'll post pics then.


Red Dress $26


Shoes $8

Snow Day #2

Yesterday the snow started at 9:00 am and continued all day and through the night. The schools let out at 2:00pm yesterday and today is our second snow day! The snow has been beautiful. Peaceful, quiet, cold, still, and just the right amount. Winter has been kind to us so far. No ice or freezing rain, no power outages, no major issues thus far. Let's hope Winter continues on this kind course.