When it wasn't a snow day...

The twins went on an errand with avia. They were so excited that they were actually ready before she arrived. So they waited.

100 days of school was postponed until the next school day, but William's project was definitely my favorite. No tape or glue or stickers (though I did see a stamp one that I might have to try when the twins have their turn.) And, he only had to punch the paper 50 times.  We did count them after each 10, so we did plenty of counting to make his teacher proud. = )

I had some items to bring in one day, so we took pictures near Alice's classroom.

On picture day, I dressed the twins in their new twin outfits from Uncle John and Aunt Diem.  They are just too cute.

I literally had to hold the big kids out of the picture with the twins, so after I got the shot I wanted, everyone joined in.  How I love them!

We also lucked out and had the Pritchards over one evening.  The kids love having their friends come over.  We had a good time playing munchkin, though we missed Nicole who was home sick.  = (

Billy and I went on a brunch date to The Creole.  It was so good.  We will be going back.

Alice is so easy to please when it comes to doing her hair in the morning.  All she wants is a ponytail (but would happily skip brushing her hair completely if  I'd let her.)  She's been like this as long as I can remember, which is great in a rush, but super disappointing when you want to do fancy styles for special days.  = (

Luckily for me, next I got Emily. = )  Emily will let me play and experiment with her hair.  So, on days we have a little time in the mornings, I'll try different styles.

Not all of them turn out great, but you never know till you try!

I took this picture because it goes with a Juliet story.  I love to wear holiday earrings.  I guess it's my way of  'decorating' for each holiday.  I don't have all the holidays yet (working on my collection.)  Apparently I've worn them often enough that when I decided to wear my parrot set, Juliet asked if it were a "parrot holiday."  = )

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Everything Else

My final post of the day, all of the other pictures from my phone that didn't fit anywhere else. = )

The Sam's club near us closed down.  I went back a handful of times to see the stages of it closing, and it was sad, and crazy, and sad.

 

If I already posted about this in the blog (I don't think I did) it is really a very upsetting event for my weekly schedule.  Having to go clear to the other side of town to do my major shopping every week is not a possibility, so I'm having to rework all of my tendencies, in the middle of winter. = /

The kids really like the giant icicles.

Alice's friend Willow came to spend the night.  Everyone really enjoyed having her here. = )

There was a lot of dressing up the entire time!

The snow went away for just a few days, and it was a welcome change for my little ones to go out an play, even though it was still cold!

The twins write with opposite hands. G-J

But they make me feel very loved. G-J

The puppy was getting a makeover from the twins. = ) J-G

Emily went on a field trip to the hospital.  She thought it was pretty fun. = )

Alice did chores for me and Aunt Rocky, so that she could buy her new prized possession.

William looks so grown up these days!  Kindergarten round up is next month, and I can see him more and more as a kindergartner! = 0

There are giant snow piles in every parking lot.  This is not something they ever show in the Hollywood version of winter, so it is still surprising to me.  Understandable, and logical, but surprising.

Speaking of which, it's probably why giant stores have so much extra parking in them, it's occupied by snow piles in the north.  Oh, and all those road signs that say "pass with care" and "turn lane ends" are actually probably because you can't see the stripes on the road during this time of year here.  FYI.

My very busy Juliet:

I was super proud of William.  I helped him put 100 dots on the poster, and tape on the title, but he drew all the W's without fighting me once!  He loved the stickers too. = )

The instructions for the poster were not very clear, in fact, they were just a single line on the reminder for the 100 day food item. So, when we brought William's a day early, the other moms were a bit panicked.  I figured that I'd just overlooked the instructions in the weekly newsletter, but apparently that one line was the notice.  It all worked out though, everyone had their 100 day things the next day. = )  This time of year is so crazy for the teachers, with 100 day celebrations, valentines, count day, parent teacher conferences, and starting to look ahead to next year!

There are nights Alice is Johnny on the spot with her homework, and nights that she would rather pout against the door than to take care of it.  This was one of those times.

Avia bought Juliet a new nightgown, so she was waiting by the washer for me to clean it for her.

Did I mention that it snowed?

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