Let it snow!

The kiddos finally got their first few snow days of the season on February 16-18!  Last year was an unbelievable snow and ice adventure all winter long. The kids had-I think- had 16 days tacked on to the end of their school year. That is not the case this year. I love snow days! (When I am not out and about) They force you to hunker down and take it slow. I love having the kids home! There's just something so beautiful about everything being covered with a blanket of endless, white snow. Just a reminder of how Jesus has covered everything with his blood, making it beautiful. 
Grand total was 3.5 inches. That's enough to shut down our town for a day or three! 

Owen loves the snow! He ran circles like a mad man when he was let out. He also really enjoyed eating the snow and sounded like a pig. 
Halynd loves the snow. It was light and fluffy on the first day, so snowman/ball making was too hard. She was happy to make snow angels all over the yard while Owen helped.



Paxton just kept saying, "It's so told (cold) out here mama."
Homemade hot chocolate is our favorite snow day tradition! It's so delicious. We were using the pre made packets, but got a recipe from a friend that makes those packets taste like dirt. ;) 
Chi made a snowman on the second day. The snow was melted a little, so it was easy to pack. He named him Frosty! 


Haly was super proud of her Snowgirl-complete with flower headband and "girly" scarf. 

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