Playing in the Snow

We ended up getting between 5-8 inches of snow. It was so beautiful, and we have been out of school for 4 days. But it is finally melting off and we are back to school tomorrow. Ava has loved looking at the snow everyday, but today she made the comment that she was glad it was leaving. I am to, because I am so ready for spring!

Saturday was the day that the most snow was on the ground and Ava was so excited about building a snowman. Bradley wasn't very optimistic because the snow was very dry and powdery. They went outside to play and I bundled Harrison up so he could go outside for his first "big" snow. Unfortunately, it was way too bright for him and he was unimpressed. Ava on the other hand loved the snow and was so disappointed when it was time to come in. She had been anticipating making snow angels, but scrapped that idea when she realized just how cold it was.

It was beautiful while it lasted and I am so glad that Ava got a chance to enjoy the snow.

Ava enjoying hot chocolate after coming in.

It's Obvious...

Harrison-





In this picture, a few things about you are obvious:

• You are enamored with your mobile and are usually quite content to watch it.
• Your Momma squeezed you into this 3 month outfit, but by the end of the day she couldn't bear to snap you into it.
• You are in need of a diaper chance since that looks puffy.
• You love to have your hands up by your mouth and you are determined to suck on them.
• You have the sweetest expression of contentment on your face that it's hard to believe that 2 seconds after this picture you started crying.
• You are growing so fast and time just won't stand still.

How to Make Cupcakes a Photo Tutorial - "Rogers Style"

Step 1 - Send your husband to the store because all you have in your house is Halloween cupcake mix and frosting. (Must find a use for that soon, because I bet it expires soon!)

Step 2 - Line your pans with your cupcake wrappers while your Daddy tries to make it a carnival game and fling the wrappers in the pan while calling which hole it will land in. He didn't emerge very victorious. (Note that before this process started Ava selected a nice headband so her hair wouldn't get in the cupcakes.)

Step 3 - Make lots of silly faces and mug for the camera while Mommy insists you hurry up while Harrison is content and not crying. Continue with shenanigans and disregard Mommy.

Step 4 - Mix it all together (with Mommy forgetting to add the water) and then pour into your cups.

Step 5 - Fight off Ava while trying to pour batter into cups while she is trying to eat said batter. Put in the oven and bake.

Step 6 - Abandon baby to his napper to go to the kitchen to help Daddy, who can't wait to frost, but claims he doesn't know how because he has never done it.

Step 7 - Add sprinkles. For Ava this means putting the sprinkle shaker directly into the frosting, not realizing that all you are accomplishing is messing up the sprinkle shaker.

Step 8 - Listen to Daddy (who is sprinkling) complain about all the sprinkles and that they are nasty.

Step 9 - Eat your treat while listening to Daddy moan about his tummy ache that he got from 1 super rich cupcake. In your head you know he is a wuss who just can't handle his chocolate and consume 2 (at least).

Step 10 - Run around looking like a horrible dirty kid until someone takes pity on you and gives you a spit bath.

And that is how you make cupcakes, Rogers' style!