Old Man Winter

Old Man Winter has definitely reared his head lately.  After 16 scheduled days off for Christmas and New Years, Vera and I had an extra 3 days at home because of snow, ice, and extreme cold.  With negative temperatures, strong winds, snow, and icy roads, we weren't able to get out much at all.  We started to get bored, but tried to find things to keep busy and stay warm! 

Before it got really cold and windy, Vera went out with her dad to try out her new snow shovel.  She had a blast shoveling snow, digging in the snow, and just being outside.  She did tell me while I was getting her dressed that it was hard to sit down with all of the clothes on.  :) 

We made home made cinnamon rolls one day to pass the time and warm the house.  Vera helped do the measuring.  It was a fun project, and the rolls turned out really well.  We put some icing on them, and they were delicious!

Day #3 of our extended Christmas Break wasn't as much fun.  Vera started coughing and spiked a high fever.  We paid a visit to Dr. Elshoff, and Vera checked out with a bad cold, though she was tested for Influenza A.  Thank goodness she didn't have that!  We rested throughout the day, and Vera started to perk up after a day. 



This sick little girl fell asleep watching TV after the doctor's appointment.  She rarely falls asleep watching TV, so we knew she was feeling yucky!

Going back to our routine at Patty's house wasn't as difficult as I had anticipated.  It was much-needed!  Vera's friends missed her, and she missed them!  We've been sad that her buddy Harper hasn't been back to Patty's.  Vera will have just as much fun playing with all of the boys at Patty's.  It will definitely make her tougher!

Since the spell of arctic air at the beginning of the year, we've experienced plenty of snow and even more cold.  We're trying not to go crazy staying inside all day. 



Vera's had to use her imagination and find fun things to play.  Her daddy brought a stopwatch home from work, and that provided a day or two of entertainment.

Blake came for a visit.  We had fun playing with him!

And of course, Vera's spent plenty of time in her mom & dad's bed watching movies.  She loves doing this!

It doesn't sound like we're going to have relief from Mother Nature anytime soon.  We'll just continue to keep warm, pass the time inside, and hope for an early spring!

I couldn't resist the $1.50 bouquets at Kroger.  It might be cold and snowy on the outside, but at least we have a glimpse of spring on the inside!