2 February

 The weekend lens.....  He's getting close to finishing the Song.  (An excerpt of the Moonlight Sonata).  It's beautiful and makes me cry from time to time.  So proud of him.  What a gift. 

 There was an animal party.

 and some relaxing.

 and some homework.

 and cuddles.

 and a swim meet.  So cool that we got to visit with Kevin and the kids. 

 Sunday....the big game.  We were dressed and representin our team.

 and our traditional junk dinner.....pulled pork, dessert, Doritos with shredded cheese.  Hey, it's once a year.  the commercials were so sad and depressing this year.

 and he built a big tunnel.

 the wind by the ocean way CRAZY. 

 more from the meet.

 Oh, and my fav show is coming back on.  Yay!

And we didn't doubt for a second that they would win (well maybe for a second).  What a great game and a great night for our New England team (and for three kids who got to stay up for pretty much the whole game.)  Go PATS! 

30 January

{This moment.}

28 January

The memories my children carry with them into adulthood are largely up to me.  In the everyday routines of life I have the power to provide my children with countless loving memories of human connection.  I also have the ability to leave my children with a scarce supply of meaningful moments together.  The choice is in my hands.  For now, I want to continue to fill our days with bubbles, laughter and love.  And perhaps one day, a powerful memory will bring us together beneath the dim light of a kitchen sink, even when we are miles and miles apart. 
-Rachel Macy Stafford (Hands Free mama)

27 January

The blizzard of 2015.  Really we weren't sweating it because I had off work and really we had no where to go. As long as the power stays on (fingers crossed cause our generator doesn't work so well) we were set.

Of course I had to stop by the grocery store for some ketchup, we were totally out. Not one parking spot.  C'Mon people, this is Maine.

And the rest is history, we hunkered down.  Boys went out and girls chose to stay in.

The love to pretend the snowblower snow is some sort of war and they need to protect themselves with sled shields.

I picked him up a drawing pencil set at Michael's Monday.  Both boys really have a love of drawing. 

and games in the mornings. Right now it's Clash of Clans.

Oh, the wind!  So happy we cut down those trees near our pool.

Hot chocolate break.

Again, Happy to help with any chore.  She's a dream.

26 January

 The weekend lens....... we got just a little bit of snow.  (around here business as usual for  6 inches or less...)

 L thought up some great ideas for the kids (always thinking up creative and fun things for the kids to do.) We decorated for valentine's day this year....:)

 We sledded.....

 We played legos.....

We started our new linen closet in the laundry room.  I dream up the ideas and he builds them.  That's how we roll.

Love winter running.

 We finally skied! 

 Love them.....

 He was surprisingly unsure for the first time out....next time we're doing lessons.

 Although he insisted on riding the lift alone, every time.

 Love her....she's getting so great a turning now.

 Love the view.....

 and the company....

 Didn't see them all day (sigh...)

 Love the goggles....

 Friends.....

 The sun peeking over the mountain in the late afternoon was spectacular.

It was cold.....we wrapped it up around three and headed home for a hot tub and some hot soup (Thank God we thought of making soup the night before!)

 WE made the lunches....notice the dream child in the background all eager to help.

 Their weekly routine is gathering up the trash and rolling it down to the end of the driveway.  She always takes the recycling.  Again....She's so excited to help.  Love this (And I've meant to blog about it for like ever.).

and now.....we're bracing for  the Blizzard of 2015!  Hope your weekend was great, stay safe and warm!