As winter goes, this one has been cold, but NOT snowy. Today we got I think our second somewhat significant snowfall.
This is how our day started - it was a "snow" day here in St. Louis, with most, if I dare not say all, of the schools being close because of our few inches of snow and sleet. It was predicted to be a bit more, but it kind of fizzled out, at least here on the northern side of town. Nonetheless, we got to stay home today, and John stayed home from work to partake of the fun there at home. The girls longingly looked out at the snow waiting for it to warm up a little bit.
After rest time, we headed out and the kids had a great time in the very powdery snow. Not good snow for snowballs or snowmen, but they did throw it around a little bit and helped John shovel, too!
Then, just yesterday in the car on the way to school, Katherine lost a tooth! It's her third tooth, but the first two were almost a year ago, so it feels almost like the first one! She was giddy with excitement and this morning was anxious to see what the tooth-fairy brought - 3 quarters. Is she cheap? Katherine doesn't know any better. What's the going rate these days, anyway? I don't know. She was excited to put that in her bank and got some fun things at school yesterday, too. She's growing up!
Christopher had fun opening his presents...
and Elizabeth was just DYING to help him - she tried very hard to be patient, but eventually just HAD to help.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Christopher - we can't believe that you are 2! OH, and by the way, he went to the doctor on Monday and is 32 lbs, 6 oz (90%tile) and 37-3/4 inches (99+%tile). He's very healthy, and for that we are thankful!
The girls had a fun time with this magnetic mosaic set
Again, what more can a boy want than trucks??
Christopher had the best time running his car up and down 
