Winter Fun

It's been a busy winter so far! We have about 2 feet of snow (give or take a bit) and are in the middle of our 4th (I think) winter storm so far, and its not letting up any time soon!

third sheet of snow/ice coming off the roof by the hall window

 

I have Jury Duty this week, and because of the storm its canceled tomorrow. Aaron's class is also canceled tonight.  Good things too, the roads are a mess!

 

Jury Duty was not bad, and was actually an interesting experience.  I was trying to think of things left and right to get out of it, but to no avail. I have no problems serving, its just a pain since I do not drive and Aaron has to have someone cover for him. It was interesting to see just a small part of our system works. The judge and lawyers were FUNNY and cracking jokes and having a good time. I was picked as part of the 14 they questioned and the lawyers and Judge had has all laughing over and over. Not to bad if you ask me!  We shall we what happens Thursday and Friday!

 

We had a wonderful visit with family over Thanksgiving and the only down side. other then a threat of nasty weather was the fact that the kids and I got sick. We are well on the mind, but boy, we felt awful!

 

 

Out the window towards the Highway. Snow Snow Snow! We are very happy! :)

What a day yesterday. We knew a winter storm was on it's way to us with snow up to 6 inches expected. So after Aaron got home from class, we (meaning Aaron) got the plastic up over the windows to help seal out drafts. Our house was built in 1937, and some of the windows are rather drafty and old. Stapling up plastic (clearish stuff) helps a TON and is very cheap. Hopefully next winter we will have new windows in. 

 

I am glad it got done. We now have a blizzard warning in effect all night tonight and until 10am tomorrow. With the wind chill it could be -20! BER!We got about 6 inches last night and today, and could get another 7ish. I love winter storms.

I never got the sewing done I wanted to yesterday, but am doing it this evening. I was able to visit with a friend who lives far away today, while my dear husband tried to help her with her sewing machine over the phone. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon. 

 

I started reading The Little Princess with the girls. So far they are liking it. Sitting and listening to a chapter book is something new to them. We have tried before, but there just wasn't enough to capture their attention. Clara did ok, but Flora was board and wiggly after a page or two!  It was lovely to sit and cuddle in my chair with my girls and read for a while.

I am in a mood to bake, and since my husband took pity on my hurt neck and did the dishes for me today, I think I will make a pumpkin pie for him. I pulled something in my next a few days ago, and its taking a lot time to get back to normal. When I was 15 we moved, it was one man and I unloading all the heavy stuff (piano, china hutch, etc) and my neck/shoulders have never been the same since. I don't hurt them often, as I am usually very good about lifting right, but when I do, it's been taking longer to heal. I think it has something to do with having 3 small children...haha. :) 

 

This has been a rather random post but a nice break. Off to get dinner made and watch the news. Aaron has it on, we want to hear what the weather has in store for us! 

Stay safe and warm!

 

 

Yesterday was a nice quite day. I have said it before, and I will most likely say it again. I love being able to be fed with church online when we can not make it into services. This week Andrew had an odd rush on his chest, I think it was a reaction to something, but better safe then sorry. I would hate to get someone sick if it is contagious.

The kids enjoyed holding, petting and feeding Peter Rabbit most of yesterday. We made snow flakes to hang in the windows and listened to services. Everyone but Clara and Mama had a nap. It was a wonderful relaxing end to last week. This next week is going to be *crazy*. Aaron has class this morning, class Tuesday night and then is spending all day Wednesday (7-7) in the ER in town to get all the air way and IV sets he need. Lord willing, he will get them all in one day. Then Thanksgiving. We are all looking forward to seeing family.

a better picture from later on Friday!

We have arctic air coming our way. They said on they news last night that the valley's could get 4-6 inches of snow and the mountains up to 8 inches. It starts this afternoon. I just looked out the window, and while its sunny, there are some flakes coming down now! Its also going to be COLD. Tonight's low could be as low as 7, tomorrow's is 0. Winter is so pretty!I am so thankful for warm blankets and a getting cozier all the time house!  Today I am making a door cozy. I am sure you have seen them. You put them at the bottom of the door to keep drafts out, a long tube filled with rice, beans, sand, I think anything heavy would work. I have some Warm Window scraps that Aaron tied into a tube that I am going sew a cover for, then add some dried beans to make it heavy. Since putting in the new door in the back, its just the front that is needed. Hopefully this afternoon we can get plastic up over the bedroom windows and the back entry way and hall. While its rather a pain, since we can't see out (its not clean, but still lets in light) but it sure does help a lot.

We have been enjoying Peter Rabbit a lot. Millie is not sure what it is, but has her nose working like a hound's nose should. It was rather funny, usually when she comes in of a evening she checks out under the table for anything that might be saves for her (aka things the kids dropped). Well, yesterday she sniffed all over where the bunny was, we teased her with some treats, which she didn't notice!  Lyla is very excited about it, but food is more important to our 180 lb puppy! :) 

Flora's snowflake. She needed help as she was giggling so hard she couldn't cut right! Anyone who knows Flora can just picture her doing this.

I so enjoy having animals. The girls already help feed the dogs, and now they get to help with Peter Rabbit too. It's fun to see the animals through the kids eyes. And what better way to teach them responsibility!

Clara's Snowflake!