Cold Weekend

On this cold and snowy weekend it was just the two littlest ones and I as my other two were at friends houses. We took this time to play games like the all time favorite Dora Candy Land.

Beautiful works of art were created. This was one of many creations that was made. My girls do love to be crafty. :) Christmas cookies were made and decorated. I had a floury kitchen to show all the hard work. I now know why my mother rarely made Christmas cookies with us. It makes a huge mess, but they do have lots of fun. I guess that is why I keep doing it. The delight on their faces as they roll out their dough and then cut out their cookies using all the various cookie cutters makes it worth it. They are always amazed when one comes out perfect. My 6yr old pretended she had a cooking show as she rolled and cut and placed them on the baking sheet. It was quite cute.
We investigated things.
We got our snowsuits on.
We went outside and played in the snow. We were a bit disappointed with the amount of snow we received, but it was just enough for them to get out their sleds and slide down the hill. It was also perfect for making snowballs and throwing them at mom. The trees sure looked pretty with their white covering. I love snow. I guess all those years of growing up in upstate NY grew on me. I love going out and enjoying the white cold crispy snow! Christmas season is here and the snow just adds to that perfectness of this time of year. You can here Christmas music in my house throughout the day and we have hung most all of our decorations. I am busy knitting and crocheting in free time hopping to finish all the presents I am working on for everyone. I am also taking time to enjoy my wonderful blessings. It is important this time of year for everyone to stop focusing on all the negative things in their life and start focusing on all the blessings they have. Appreciate life and what the good Lord has done for you. Take time to thank Him for his grace and mercy in your life. Remember that in a few weeks we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus! JOY TO THE WORLD!