• Extra “SnowCATION” with the Kids!

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    Really concentrating on her throw!

    In South Carolina we really don’t get a lot of snow.  If we get a sprinkle here or there everyone gets excited and we might have a day or two off from school.  Also, it is likely that many people will lose power.  Somehow the last few years we have been lucky and haven’t lost our power!  We haven’t have a big snow storm in South Carolina for several years.  The girls have been waiting, hoping, and wishing for snow all winter.  Their wishes came true this week.

    We have several inches of snow and they have been out of school since Tuesday.  They think its AWESOME they got an unexpected 6 day weekend or Snowcation (snow-vacation) in the middle of the school year.  They have been having a BLAST playing outside several hours every day.  It has been a lot of fun having them home and spending extra time with them this week too.  Jake was home for most of those days too, but he still had to work.  One of the “benefits” of having a job that he can work from home at times, but he got to join in on the fun here and there (we didn’t leave him out)!

    Snow Storm

    One of the snowy morning the girls and Jake were up  at the break of dawn to work and play. Their three smiling faces were first thing I saw this morning as they were bringing me breakfast in bed! Snow days are rated pretty high in my book already, but this makes them even better!!! I had a great breakfast of fresh strawberries, yogurt, cashews, homemade Egg McMuffin, and a huge glass of ice water. Feeling very blessed! Love my family!

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    Karlie all smiles!  She got her wish of a big winter snow storm so she could play for several days in the snow!

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    Brina very excited to have a snow day.  Snow is always fun and it gives them a little break from school.  She loves playing outside with her animals (as you can see Skipper is loving the attention too)!

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    Karlie was definitely more into snowball fights this year.  You had to watch out because every time you turned around another snowball would be zooming right at you followed by lots of giggles!

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    Here it comes!  DUCK!

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    Here she comes again!  LOOK OUT!

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    Skipper was excited to be out and playing in the snow with the kids all week too!

     

     

     

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    There’s just something about time spent playing in the snow followed by a good hot cup of hot chocolate or apple cider.  Of course, the marshmallow and candy cane stir stick was an added bonus!

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    Gingerbread men and sugar cookies hit the spot too!

    P1100371cSnack time!

  • Song: “Bring the Rain” by MercyMe

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17af0XmPFo

    There are times in life that God brings storm to strengthen our love and faith. No matter the size of the storm may we turn our eyes to Him. Although the storms are tough, it is through these seasons of life He is able to mold us into the people he wants us to be.