Snow Days

Miraculous board game happiness

We did get snow and sleet and ice: a few doses of it too! There were days off of school and church. I had to take snow pictures because it's not so frequent here.

I have fond memories of tromping around down in the hollow behind our house in Eureka Springs. My friend Vanessa would spear-head a trip on foot to her grandma's apartment. Once there, we stripped off our outer layers and hung them in the grandma's open oven to dry while we played Uno. Then, we'd tromp back. I'm glad to have had adventurous friends because I don't naturally do exciting things.

Kyle stayed out probably two hours. He enjoys alone time.

I suited up and played with him too.

Sarah being a dog

A few different friends came over to play. I didn't get pictures of the Millers, but I got a few of the Lydas.

eating snow ice cream

 These children are just lovely. They got along so well too.

Kyle thinking about how beautiful the snow is

Simon officially turning seven. I told him seven times how lucky he was to have snow on his birthday.

And just this weekend, my longtime friend Katie and her husband Carleton stopped in on a trip to Dallas. I realized we are getting old when I couldn't even subtract the years correctly to note how long we've known each other. We've known each other twenty-two years and will always be friends. I love seeing my daughter hold her daughter.

Josie holding Chandler

 Chris and Ashley came the next day and took us to the aquarium. A good time was had by all. Thanks, Chris!

Josie, Simon, Kyle and a manatee

I think those green things just above the rocks are sea dragons.