School was out for President's Day, however, we are getting blasted with another snowstorm. We are expecting to get another 7-9 inches on top of the 8 we had last week. Fun, Fun.
To make the most of the holiday besides trying to stay warm, we lassoed the presidents (frozen coins in ice) 
and made funny people out of coins.
and made funny people out of coins. 
Fat Tuesday, it was still snowing, and I was afraid our Mardi Gras kids party was going to be cancelled due to the snow. I decided we would have our own little party this morning. We listened to Mardi Gras music, danced, threw beads, 
and made Mardi Gras cookies. The boys had a blast making colored sugar crystals,(we were a little off with the color purple but oh well)
icing cookies
and who could forget eating their creations.
Finally the snow let up and we were able to join our friends for a celebration too. The kids enjoyed playing together, Rylan enjoyed kissing little Olivia,
pizza and king cake. Who knew you could get king cake all the way up here?!
And our delightful host, Miss Sarah, is always dressing for the occasion:)Happy (Belated) President's Day and Happy Mardi Gras!
I had a couple of little items that I picked up after Christmas shopping.
But I had to add sunglasses for Rylan since he has tried to confiscated Holden's (which I know will not end up well!!! If you know what I mean.) 
And we all know that Valentine's Day is not complete without heart shaped pancakes, muffins and champagne! I think you can see a little hand in the background ready to eat!!
What a fun day! I tried to explain to Holden that after today Valentine's Day is over and the mailbox is going to go away. Well, lets just say, that did not go over well, at all. He kept asking WHY??? Oh, what have I created!!! I am not in denial, I do know that I have created my own monsters...but at least they are two cute monsters!
I think everyone had a great time, especially getting out after all the snow!! I know Rylan enjoyed having his little friends over for a playdate. He could not contain himself from dancing with the girls!!!
I know the boys (and myself too) are so happy to have met so many great new friends in the short time we have been here! We are looking forward to many more playgroups and fun!
On the other hand, Holden could stay out for hours!
Here are pictures from today! 
Yes, that is the mail box!
Now, some of snow packed by the mailbox was caused by the snow plows but you get the idea. We have a lot of the white stuff! I must admit, the snow is pretty but I think I could do without bitter cold!!!
Since they are well prepared here for the snow and ice, by mid-afternoon the roads were clear enough to drive. So we attended a Pre-Superbowl Party on Saturday night to help a mom in our MOMS group raise money for her walk in the Avon Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk. We had a great time...but I forgot my camera. There were so many kids and parents. I think everyone needed to get out of the house after all this snow and it was for a great cause too. Holden had so much fun that he did not want to go home!! It was boy overload with toys and games...who could blame him.
But again I forgot to take pictures of the kiddos playing! I do not know where my mind was, maybe on all that snow! HA! 
So much for mopping the floors yesterday!
we started our valentine meals. 
There is just something about heart shaped peanut butter sandwiches and heart pizza that makes lunch time a little bit more fun! Plus, for some reason they both seem to eat more! Go figure!
Heart doily banners for the door to the boys rooms. 
I know I go a little overboard but enjoy doing it! As you can see we are in the spirit, even if it is just Valentines Day! 
He decided it looked like a mud pile and had to bury his cars,
make mud mountains, 
and build a fort for his army guys. 
He spent hours creating!! I am not exaggerating! I guess even if it is edible it does not mean that we really have to eat it!
