Delightful moments

Another snow storm, another day without power, Gemma had to stay inside because she has a fever. I know it sounds like a drag, but those two kids are just too much fun. (The shoveling from the biggest storm of the year, however, was not as fun, so I was grateful for the entertainment).

Gemma put on a pink cape and rode around backwards on her inchworm calling herself "Pinkalicious superhero". She "saved" both Jud and myself several times.

Eleanor went shopping in the play kitchen. She made lists of items she was to purchase, rolled her shopping cart over to the bins, placed her items in the cart, and crossed them off her list. After each trip, the lists went in the trash and she started all over.

Jud warmed special soup he and Eleanor had made for Gemma because of her cold. They had included what Eleanor called "love onions". He was also able to do grilled cheese over the fire.

At nap time, Gemma asked me seriously "Where do dreams come from?" After a short discussion she decided she had lost some of her dreams, but might find them again when she fell asleep.

At bedtime, the whole family snuggled under the comforter on our bed while Jud read the story about Piglet and the heffalump. It was too cozy.

I must say, I do love snow days.

Gemma's Dreams

"Mama, where do dreams come from? I think I lost some of my dreams..." - Gemma at naptime

Gemma turns 3!

We can't believe that our little one is three! What a big girl. She received many nice gifts for her birthday including a Wes Welker jersey and a swim cap and goggles.




She had a great time with her friends at a party she shared with her dad. Here she is in her birthday chair first thing in the morning with her birthday crown! She really enjoyed being the birthday princess for a day.

A trip with Jude to the NH children's museum

We made a trip down to visit our cousin, Jude, who has grown so big! The NH museum was great. Eleanor enjoyed dressing up and being part of a German Dancing festival. Gemma loved driving the trolley. Jude was great at peek aboo.
The girls also took a rest in the submarine after doing some fishing. We definitely will have to go again!