From Rainy Day to Snow Day

Living in Dallas has proved to be full of the most random weather EVER. Our temps change dramatically all the time. It seems that we are just positioned south enough to pull humidity and gulf coast rains BUT also north enough to grab the tail of the northern winter storms. This constant change is killing the girls who are always VERY excited to find a day that they can wear their DRESSES. A few days ago we found ourselves stuck indoors because of a cold, down pouring rain. To try my hand at being more than a lump on the couch I brought out the cookie mix and the stools. Together we created gingerbread cookies.

Step 1: Decorate

Step 2: EAT

Emma doesn't waste any time tasting our sugary creations.

Ben joins us to feast on the goodies.

(sorry about the red eyes, I'm still working on the computer issues)
The perfect swirl.
The gingerbread boy.
The gingerbread girl.

A special fort to keep the rainy day blues away!

Then the rain stopped. Thankfully! Instead we woke up to SNOW. I couldn't help myself. I woke up the kids and threw them into warm clothes and shoved them outside. Because we all know it wasn't going to be around long! This is after all....Texas.

Winter Graffiti

The view from our master bedroom.

A snowball.

Why is she licking the car? Only Emma!Sydney takes the safe route and uses a shovel.
(I think she's had that hat since she was 1)

And little Ben eats a handful. He can't help himself!
A special surprise for Dad on his car.

Without venturing too far this was the best "visually" piece of photography that the snow created for me.

Doesn't the reflection just "make" the picture?