Monday, November 26, 2007

Snowman, Snowman, Snowman

We had a nice long holiday and are ready to catch up again. We spent a couple days with my family, enjoyed a visit from my big sister, Ann, and her daughter, Kari. Unfortunately I realized on the drive to my mom's that I had forgotten to pack our camera! Kari took some photos, and let Aidan take several as well, so hopefully I will get some shots of everyone together. We had lots of yummy Thanksgiving feasting and hit the stores for Black Friday shopping. Aidan and Sean had so much fun playing with their cousins. We only get to see Ann and Kari once a year, so he had a hard time remembering who they are. After spending a couple of hours making Playdough snowmen, snow forts and snowballs; I think they will have a clear memory of Kari! We came home in time to visit with Doug's family that drove down from KC. It started snowing as we pulled into town, so we had perfect timing for once. Grandma Janice hosted some great meals in the loft and the kids had fun chasing each other around the office building. Saturday afternoon, Aidan and cousin Mackenzie scrapped what little snow we got into a snowman! They did a great job making it, but the sun was their enemy so it didn't last long at all. Aidan woke up feeling crummy today, so we skipped school and stretched out the holiday one more day. He seems to be back to himself now, so it's back to school tomorrow. I know he won't admit it, but I am sure he misses seeing his teachers and friends. Hope everyone else had a great vacation, too. Speaking of school, here's a little clip from the school concert that fits this post!

6 comments:

Tom said...

To be a kid again. :) Glad you had a nice holiday.

Melissa @ Banana Migraine said...

Ahhhh- I love snowmen! Looks like so much fun!!

Here is the link to the Mu Shu recipe :)

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/30-minute-meals/mu-shu-chicken-patties-with-seared-napa-cabbage/article.html

SunflowerStories said...

Tom- what are your doing surfing?! Whip crack! :)

Melissa- thanks! Will check it out now!

Tom said...

It's so cooooold here in MN; I don't know how those guys get out there in the water when it's like this. I can barely get in the tub much less the lake. :)

Shannon @ Gabi's World said...

What fun building a snowman! My son would love that, but we usually don't get enough to do that with.

JennyH said...

You got more snow than us. My daughter made a "snowman" but it was only about 8 inches tall!!
Looks like fun.