We heard the snow was coming our way, so we thought "we've got to get out of the house before the roads get bad!" So, Sunday afternoon we took our girl to the Adventure Science Center. She thought it was pretty fabulous. I had been dreading the snow a little because we only had one and a half snow days left before we would have to start making them up. Don't get me wrong-I'm a school teacher. It is against everything I know to not look forward to a snow day. I would just rather have those days off in warm weather when we can go to the park, swimming pool, etc.
But, when I got up this morning and saw how beautiful the snow was at our house, it completely changed my 'tude. It was a winter wonderland. Besides, there are things you can do on a snowy day that you can't do in the summer-like build a snowman. So, I thought to myself "what would Ruth Tart do?" (for those of you who don't know, that's my grandmother, and the most admirable person I've ever known) Well. I'll tell you exactly what she'd do: she would take that baby out and play in the snow, which is what we did. I have the most wonderful memories of playing in the snow with my grandmother when I was younger. She could flat build a snowman, igloo, sled, spend all day outside-and then come inside and make you the most delicious treats you've ever had. I hope Bonnie has those same memories of snow days. I'm no Ruth, but I aspire to be as close as I can.
I like this picture a lot. She thinks this whole solar system exhibit is pretty neat, well except the "walk through the stars" part. That creeped her out a little bit, but you literally can't see anything.
Back at home on the snowy day-baking cookies.
She's been pretty much hanging in her pjs all day, except when we layered on snow clothes.
Here it is: the big snow man! Impressive, huh? Maybe not, but we did the best we could!
Just a few new pictures for me to keep up with the blog! For those of you who are counting we've had 9.5 snow days, so we've enjoyed the fabulous weather this weekend. Although it's been fun, it's kind of nice to be saying so long to January.
Her two favorite things: her table that Santa brought and Charlotte painted, and her balloon!
We heard the snow was coming our way, so we thought "we've got to get out of the house before the roads get bad!" So, Sunday afternoon we took our girl to the Adventure Science Center. She thought it was pretty fabulous. I had been dreading the snow a little because we only had one and a half snow days left before we would have to start making them up. Don't get me wrong-I'm a school teacher. It is against everything I know to not look forward to a snow day. I would just rather have those days off in warm weather when we can go to the park, swimming pool, etc.
I like this picture a lot. She thinks this whole solar system exhibit is pretty neat, well except the "walk through the stars" part. That creeped her out a little bit, but you literally can't see anything.
Back at home on the snowy day-baking cookies.
She's been pretty much hanging in her pjs all day, except when we layered on snow clothes.
Here it is: the big snow man! Impressive, huh? Maybe not, but we did the best we could!
Yay! Bonnie is finally looking at the camera and smiling for pictures...but you have to be quick, because her patience is still a work in progress!
Cousins are clearly too focused on Santa to worry about getting their picture taken!
Bonnie and Aidan just so excited for Santa Claus to come. They were so sweet and cute on Christmas Eve.
We went for a sledding adventure at Grandma and Pappaw's after Christmas. Bonnie and her pal Smokey are checking out the accumulation.
Bonnie's checking out Grandma's "Noopy Dog".
One thing I'll be happy to leave in 2010....the Vols suffered a pretty rough football season this year. Here's Ryan, Bubby, Guerry, and me at the last pitiful game. I still want to cry just thinking of it! Hopefully our young guys will work hard in the off-season, and get ready for a great 2011 season.