Snow Play at Grammy and Papa's

Last weekend we spent at Grammy and Papa's. There are usually years where there is no snow there, which is a shame because it is so beautiful in the woods when it snows. Not to mention that Grammy and Papa have an awesome driveway for sledding!  We got the kids ready to go out and play, they were very excited.

We did a little sledding down the small hill instead of the driveway this time. The girls had a blast.

Killian watched and I'm sure can't wait until next winter when he gets to join his big sisters!

Charlotte made some snow angels.

She taught Caroline how to make them also.

Grammy gladly held Killian while I took some pictures!

Killian wasn't a fan of the snow.

Daddy finally got ready and joined us outside!

The girls were thrilled to him him pull them down the driveway!

Papa came out just in time to get a crying baby!

Charlotte set to work making a snowman.

While Caroline tried to ride the tricycle!

The girls ate carrots while they built their snowman.

They found some pine needles for the hair.

Then they searched the woods for perfect sticks for the arms.

Meanwhile, one of our favorite people showed up... Ellen!

The kids were thrilled to spend the afternoon with her!

Caroline and Killian eventually went inside and Charlotte finished up her snowman, who she named Frosty.

What a fun morning!

A Chilly Day

Happy New Year! What started out as a little photo shoot with Killian this afternoon turned into a quick family photo op. Even though he decided to scratch his nose yesterday, which Caroline very happily points out by announcing "BABY, BOO BOO" every time she sees him. Killian was so smiley, and the light looked pretty good with the snow outside making it fairly bright in the living room, so I brought out the camera! I put on my new doggie lens buddy (a little dog that goes over the lens to attract young children to look) and everyone loved it. Caroline was very willing to smile for the doggie. It was the first of a two day snowstorm here, and sadly with the temperatures in the single digits, with wind chills well below zero, the kids didn't get to go out to play. We stayed in and appreciated having Daddy work from home while it snowed outside! It was a nice way to start the new year!

The Nutcracker Backstage!

Last weekend was the final two performances of The Nutcracker! I gave Chris my camera and asked him to take some photos backstage! I love the behind the scenes shots! Charlotte had such a great time and loved all the big kids and her friends she danced with. We are so proud of her for getting up on stage without any fear and dancing away. It was so much fun to watch her. 

I wasn't able to make it to the evening performance but there was a special guest who went to watch, Charlotte's wonderful teacher!

Charlotte was mesmerized with all the big ballerinas!

She loved being with her friends backstage also.

It was finally showtime! Chris took some photos from behind the scenes.

(I love all the big kids showing the little ones what to do in the background!)

She did just a wonderful job and had such a great time, looking forward to next year!