January 10, 2011- Snow Day!!!

When we woke up this morning there was about 5 inches of snow!!!! It was fun to wake up, find out both school systems (Maryville and Knox) were out and go back to sleep. When we woke up again to get the day started we enjoyed pancakes- blueberry, pecan and plain (for Abby). I think the boys ate at least 3 pancakes each (plus half a container of blueberries)!!!! They LOVE food. We then decided to get ready to go out and play in the snow. After about 45 minutes we were dressed and ready to go!! and mom and dad were sweating after getting everyone ready!! Christian was the first one out followed by Abby. He ran into the snow and fell down- Abby chased after him. He was running around like a wild man laughing and smiling. Blaine followed but just stood at the front door watching. He was not as sure about running in the snow as brother. Christian then began eating the snow by picking it up which was later followed by putting his face in the snow and eating it. Blaine finally decided it looked like fun and joined his siblings. We could tell them apart easily because Christian was covered in snow and Blaine wasn't!!! Abby started to sled on a laminated poster and cookie sheet (homemade sleds). Christian thought this looked exciting and joined her. He smiled the whole way down. Blaine was next. Abby took them down one at a time several times. Then the boys wanted to venture on their own. Christian was first by himself and he just laid down on the cookie sheet and went down the hill, even backwards. He just smiled and laughed. Blaine loved it also. By now it was difficult to tell them apart because they were both covered in snow. It was finally time to go inside for the boys who were not happy about it all!!! Luckily, I started the nice warm bath which made them forget about the snow outside and Abby and daddy still out there. After their bath, I lotioned them up and decided they should have a yogurt snack before their nap. About halfway through the yogurt they crashed!! During feeding they both had their eyes closed and I would tap their lip with the yogurt and they would open their mouths but not their eyes. Too cute!! I put the boys down and Abby and Ben came inside after sledding on an innertube that Ben remembered we had. I made them tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches!!! What a fun snow day!! Hopefully I'll put more pictures and maybe even a video soon. We had another snow day today (Tuesday, Jan 11) and they all went sledding again. The boys were so excited to go back out that they helped us get ready and brought everybody their shoes!! I think they were trying to make us get them ready as quickly as possible!! Too funny. Lots of fun during these snow days. I've enjoyed being lazy and spending time with the family. Abby and I have had a fun girl time playing on the Home Depot site 'decorating' rooms. She takes after me!!! Hope to post more soon!!