Art Project

I am the least crafty person in the world, but I saw this project on facebook and it looked super easy!

And it turns out...it was super easy.

All you do this take a piece of canvas and using painter's tape, form a word or name. I let the boys choose two different colors of paint to paint their name with.

It takes awhile for it to dry, but once it does, you simply pull off the tape.

Finished product!

Liam's Ouchie

Liam had a small mishap on Friday night. We are not exactly sure what happened. We had just gotten home from Five Guys for dinner and we were getting out of the car. Liam was coming around the back of the car and we suddenly heard screaming. I am assuming he fell down and smashed his face on the concrete. He bleed all over for awhile. Now he has this gorgeous road rash on his nose and upper lip.

Life Lately

I cannot believe I have not done a single posting this month! Things have been rather hectic, and well, I've been rather lazy. I am kinda like a bear...I like to hibernate and sleep in the winter.

 

We got MORE snow. Kris took the day off work to play with the boys. They loved playing in the snow with dad. Apparently, he is more fun than mom!

There is a slight incline to our driveway, so it makes the perfect sledding hill.

Kale has been asking to build a snowman all winter long. The snow was finally wet enough. He was in heaven!

All told, I think we got about 8 inches over the course of 2 days. Of course, everything was shut down around here!

The boys were excited about Valentine's Day and received a few small gifts.

Liam got a new coloring book...this child is a coloring machine. He could do it all day long! Especially if someone will color on the page with him.

Kale got a new Pete the Cat Valentine's Day book!

This kid...I mean, how can you not laugh! This is what he came down in one day to go to Monkey Joe's with Kris. Kris told him he could not wear the scarf.

And this one--he is a complete lady killer!

And a sense of humor to go with it!

Kale is pretty handsome too...if only he would keep his eyes open in pics.

Snow Days...And Lots of 'Em!

A week ago this last Thursday, we woke up to a surprise snow! We had a couple of inches and the boys were overjoyed! Kale wanted to go out and build a snowman. I bundled them all up and they headed outside. Of course, they didn't last long since we don't have the right gear. Kale fell down in the snow, which of course, made him wet and he was done! They made it a whooping 10 minutes in the snow!!

We also received a few inches this Tuesday night. You would not believe the schools and businesses around here. It didn't start snowing on Tuesday until 5 p.m., yet schools were out all day long in preparation for the snow. The kids then had the REST of the week off because of snow! I mean, we maybe got 2 inches and roads were completely clear after the first day. It was pretty insane if you ask me.

I did take the boys out sledding, which they enjoyed. I dressed them up better for sledding...they each wore 2 shirts and 2 pants, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of gloves, coats, hats, and scarfs. I wanted to make sure they lasted longer than 10 minutes this time! We never made that snow man though. Kris said the snow was too cold...which really didn't make much sense to me, but I can honestly say I have never made a snowman in my life. I am kinda like Kale, if I get cold and wet, I am ready to go inside.

The boys had to warm their bums by the fire when we came inside.

I have had to be REALLY creative to come up with things to do since we have been inside non-stop and pre-k has also been cancelled. We had a movie and popcorn morning one day.

We have spent lots of time playing with playdough (which my boys could do for hours). We have also painted, colored, and stickered and almost every available piece of paper in the house.

We have gone to the Children's Museum, went for playdates at friends' houses, jumped at Monkey Joe's, gone to the library...I am basically out of ideas. I hope the weather warms up soon so we can get outside! This southern girl can't take these cold temps much longer!

New Boots

This weekend I had a few meetings for work. That left the boys to their own devices. Apparently, Kale managed to talk Kris into a mini shopping spree. The boys got some new clothes, pjs, and rain boots.


Kale was so excited to get boots. He has never had any before and was so excited to get a pair.

These pictures aren't the best quality because Kris took them from his phone, but the boys expressions are priceless!
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Christmas Eve Pictures

On Christmas Eve, there was a professional photographer waiting after the service to take pictures of those families who wanted. I was so happy that this was available! It made getting a family picture of all 4 of us possible!

Kale's First Sleepover

Kale's buddy, Walker, came over for a playdate/sleepover. This was the first time Kale has had a friend over for an extended period of time. Kale met Walker because Walker's grandparents lived next door at us at our lease house. Kale was so excited about Walker coming to visit, that he talked about it for days ahead of time!

Kris bundled the boys up and took them on a tractor ride. The boys loved this!

Walker is older than Kale (he just turned 5). Walker is also a great eater...turns out peer pressure is sometimes a positive thing. Coincidentally, Kale was a great eater that night, as well.

After some play time, the boys spread out on the floor to eat popcorn and candy and watch Monster's University.

They are getting tired here. Liam did not make until the end.

 

They went to bed pretty well. I did hear some giggles on the monitor and eventually had to move Kale to our room to fall asleep, but after that, everyone went down okay. Walker did wake up at midnight, crying. We got him calmed down and he went back to sleep okay. The next day we went to church, then to the children's museum and out to lunch. I think everyone had a good time. By the end of the day on Sunday, I think the boys were getting on each other's nerves though. Both Kale and Liam took great naps that day! That means mom took a great nap, too!!