The MLK Jr. holiday was a beautiful, sunny, windy, daddy-off-work kind of day. We had music class in the morning (which was nice to have Daddy there, of course), and then we decided to fly a kite!
It had been rainy and a was a little muddy - but totally worth it!
Connor may be a world champion kite flier (uh...is there such a thing?) someday - he has always loved it.
Little sister was very excited, too - and we were in need of some time and free space just to RUN!
Prepping for kite maneuvering...
Keep it in the air!
Success! Beautiful.
I gave Connor a shot behind the lens while Annalee was in control of the kite.
Look at this beauty! Go Connor photographer!
Oh my...love her so! Determination...
Daddy and baby girl.
Winding it up for the day. My handsome guys.
So...after that day, the NC weather guys started calling for some snow. That was January 20th, remember. We did get a bit of a snow/ice and kids were out of school for a couple days. Then another week and a half went by and they started calling for more storms. Everyone in the south buys out all the milk and bread in the stores (milk sandwiches, anyone?) and prepares for the snow-pocalypse. And finally, for once, it is REALLY snowing. Like 3rd day of snow, just waiting for power to go out, nothing open, stay off the roads, Syracuse-ish SNOW. Woo hoo! Jonathan worked the majority of the day Tuesday, til they sent everyone home. The kids and I baked banana bread, had lunch, and postponed nap time to see if we could build a little snowman!
The run-and-dive....a Connor classic in water at any state...
Check out those snowy footprints!
Beautiful big wet snow perfect for rolling and packing!
...and eating, if your name is Annalee!
Mmm! So happy.
Connor and I did quite a bit of rolling (only 1-2 inches had fallen at that point) and Annalee did lots of patting and sticking...and we had success!
WOO HOO!
Mr. Snowman, I think something is missing...
...definitely needed some hair!
He is one cool dude.
Don't mind the grass, just some nice toddler additions.
Conversation hearts - not the best snowman decorating tool but they were definitely pretty before they got drippy! Oh...and before Annalee shoved them in her mouth! ;)
Many more snow pics to come...but kites in January and snowmen in February - who could ask for more???
