"Snow Day"

We had a "snow day" here in SC. Schools cancelled last night in anticipation of the coming snow. I was so excited thinking that my children would actually get to experience a snow day just as I had growing up in DE (though I knew there probably would not be very much snow here).

We woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow. We were thrilled that we got any snow at all. Everyone got bundled up and headed outside. Grace was less than thrilled and Noelle was not sure what the fuss was all about.

Mack and Elyse went "sledding" down the hill, though they slid more on the wet leaves than the snow. Mack threw a few snow balls and Elyse fashioned a teeny tiny snowman. We tried to give him a face with some raisins but they did not stick.

So, not much snow, but at least we had the fun of a snow day. :)

One Month Old

Grace is now one month old. It has definitely been a month filled with joy. Grace is a sweet happy baby and we are all enjoying her. Her brother and sisters always want to hold her and love on her. I so enjoy cuddling her, especially in the evenings after the others have been tucked in for the night. I know that this newborn stage will be over in the blink of an eye and I want to enjoy every moment. Grace is a wonderful gift to our family and I treasure this precious baby.

Happy Birthday, Mack

Mackenzie turned 7 years old on December 31. 2008.

He celebrated earlier in the week with his cousins at Chuckie Cheese.

For his birthday he requested cinnamon buns for breakfast. He remembered that I had made them the previous year on his birthday. Patrick took Mack to the indoor shooting range and Mack thoroughly enjoyed himself. Apparently he is a pretty good shot. The paper targets are now displayed in his bedroom.

I made him birthday brownies for dessert and we all sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

It was a very enjoyable birthday.