Birthday celebration

So Alexis' 5th birthday is finally over! She wanted to have a party to invite some of her friends over. The only rule was it was all girls (a few little brothers joined in the fun and that was just fine.) We had the Tumblebus, a gym on wheels that I highly recommend, come over. All the kids around here love it. They had a great time with that and then we had cake and ice cream, presents and the pinata that ended up being a bust! Alexis had first pull of course and it came right open. I had to hold it up so all the kids could get a pull and then it was time...and the stinkin' candy necklaces clogged the whole! So much for exciting :) Anyway, a fun time was had by all. I only got two pictures that turned out...

Surviving the winter...

Hi all
Sorry for the lack of post's lately but we've not been doing much and I like it!! Alexis has had so many snow/ice/cold days lately, I think she's been home more than school. We're having a little birthday party for her tomorrow for some of her friends so I'll update on that.

Today, though, they wanted to paint with their new easel from Santa. Trying to stay busy and warm...it's a balmy 9.7 degrees at our house right now with the wind chill of about -15! I did, however, notice last night at 5:19pm that it was still light out-YIPPEE!!

Oh yea, the other news, I finally started back to college! Granted it's only one class-Psychology-and it's online from home but holy cow...the reading is crazy! We'll see how it goes, so far, so good.

Hope everyone is well and warm!

Painting their masterpiece and a little fun in the tub!