Major Meltdown

No I didn't have one today. The meltdown is in reference to the fantastic Chinook that blew through here. Yahooo the deepfreeze is over! I actually felt the need to rush through what needed to be done (ok John would tell you that I'm always in a "rush", but today I made particular haste), just so that we could all get outside a bit to play. I really thought that the practically waist high pile of snow would be gone in no time and I didn't want to miss it. Boy did it feel great to get some fresh air and the kids enjoyed every second. Jessica wouldn't stop squealing-and I realized it was the first time this entire winter that I've really brought her out. Usually when we go somewhere I've got her bundled up, ...in a snow suit,... with a blanket tossed over her head and face,... running her to the van, all the while she can hardly breathe she's so covered. Well today she finally got to enjoy it a bit. Sam and Abby rolled around the snow with a couple of their friends until they were soaking wet. WET I tell you! I love it. Will I jinx it to say I think spring might be on its way?







Only two more days until Valentines Day! I can't wait! I am a real succor for Holidays. It doesn't matter which one. I just love getting to teach my kids about the significance of each celebration, and seeing their enjoyment gives me the best feeling. Tomorrow Abby is having a Party at preschool. I remember those parties so well. No, doubt she will come home with a handmade envelope full of cute little Valentines. I will be, eh-he... I mean SHE will be so excited to look at every single one. Ohhhhhh!!!!!

I made a bunch of these cinnamon succors this past week, so we put this Valentines Bouqet together for her teacher. Hope she likes cinnamon...my family sure doesn't!


Happy Valentines day to all of you that I know and Love. Isn't it great!!
I hope John gets me something good! We'd agreed not to really buy eachother anything this year, but I totally got him something and it was SOOO expensive!



HEE HEE
(k only kidding...I just wanted to make him panic for a sec;)



Sugar Cookie Recipe for Laura and anyone else!

K Laura sorry for deleting this recipe. I'm glad you liked it. Here it is for you again:

1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 1 1/2 cups flour, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp milk, 1Tsp baking powder, 1tsp vanilla. Cream together, cut in shapes and bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
HERE IS A GOOD TIP: I made these the other day and I didn't have any milk so I used 2 Tbsp of sour cream instead. They were fantastic. Also when you make your icing, add a tsp or two of almond extract to the icing. Yummm.