Icepocalypse 2013

Mother Nature decided to whip up on a majority of the US and has delivered an awful ice storm and below freezing temps for more than 3 days now.  Cabin fever and the sillies set in a long time ago, but we've enjoyed the time together.  We're so very thankful to have electricity, gas and a dry, warm house to hang out at.  We know others that haven't been so lucky. 

Mike has been tending to the fireplace, Lucy and I have been very happy with this! You can typically find her right by the hearth.

 

Thursday night was a really lazy night.  It took Mike an hour to get home by the time the sleet starting coming down.  We found out earlier in the week that Henry has RSV, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him! :)

 

 

Breathing treatments are better with YouTube videos of firetrucks and as Henry says "firefighters in action."

 

Kiki has slept most of the time. She's not a fan of the ice one bit.

We learned that it might be wise to update Henry's seasonal wardrobe more often.  At least the hat I bought two years ago finally fits.

Mama's worked on lots of craft projects.  Mike even offered to help me with this chicken wire frame.  I think he just wanted to play with the staple gun. 

Dining room decorations

 

To be honest, most nights are like this, cabin fever can't be blamed here.  These two keep me on my toes and laughing most of the time. 

Creepy man and his killer icicle. 

Lucy got a new sweater. She's not sure if she likes it or not but she was willing to pose for the camera.  Mama misses having a baby in the house so Lucy gets the attention.  Henry kept telling her that she's a pretty baby.  These two are very sweet on each other.

 

I was hoping for normalcy to resume tomorrow, but Mike just popped in and said that the school district is closed which means HH's school will be closed too.  Fortunately I can work from home and we have lots of DVDs. :)

 

I hope everyone is enjoying their at-home time this weekend.  Stay safe and warm!

 

 

Dog Shaming - tacos

"It wasn't me. I didn't see a thing!"

 

Kiki and Lucy had a fiesta while we were sleeping last night. And I'm sure it involved the suspect in the picture getting these out of the grocery bag that was on the dining room table.  Lucy isn't pictured here but I have a hunch she was involved in this thievery as she didn't even touch her breakfast today.  I laughed about it this morning when I found the demolished box and plastic wrap, but surprisingly (or not so surprisingly) not a single crumb of corn shell greatness was to be found.  I wasn't so amused when I had to get out in the rain to get another box so we could have supper tonight.  Lucky for them, they are cute.

 

 

Awesome

 

Henry started off the week on "Awesome" in class. Always a welcome sight, even though he is typically very good at school.  The only time he has a challenging day is if they were unable to go outside to play.  We are incredibly pleased with his progress at school and it's great seeing him thriving and happy.

 

He loves to build with Legos and has asked numerous times is we would buy him for home.  Maybe for Christmas.

 

Lucy had her yearly checkup Saturday morning.  Little dumpling gained almost a whole pound since April so it's time to cut back a smidge on her food intake.  She moves non-stop so I'm not really sure how she put on weight, but she looks like a sausage.  Of course so does her Mama so both of us could use the exercise.

Nana and Papa asked if Henry could come over and play after church.  Mama happily agreed. They took him to Lowe's where he bumped into a creepy new friend.  I mean, Santa Claus.  Nana said that he wasn't sure of the jolly fellow at first....

But he eventually warmed up to him and even posed for a picture.  Hopefully he won't be afraid of the real Santa when we go to visit in a few weeks.  Although, screaming while sitting on Santa's lap pictures are pretty hilarious. Sorry kid, but one day when you have your own child, you'll understand why we stand in line and pay good money for the experience.

Hammin' it up for Nana

 

A couple funny things from this week: HH was arguing with Mike about taking a bath and started to throw a fit.  Mike had to use a stern voice and Henry started crying, saying "Don't yell at me, Daddy. That's so wude!" I busted a gut laughing.  I don't know who told him about being rude, but my heavens that was hilarious.

 

Instead of using the word "yesterday," Henry says "Lasterday...." Hilarious.

 

Tomorrow is picture day at school. Fingers crossed that he smiles and that they can get a good picture of him.  

 

Well I guess that's all for now. Thanks for reading!