no computer means more play or 'I MISS U'

I can't believe I've been away for two weeks.

I am a bit sad to report that my computer is no longer with us.  My IT guy (awesome husband) was able to retrieve most of my data.

I am so excited that a brand spanking new computer is on its way to my house.

In the mean time I have been playing with my kiddos (who have more days off this year than school days), celebrating Hanukkah, cleaning and organizing my home, squeezing in a bit of making time, and wracking my mind wondering what all of you have been up to.

This week, snow days have been added to all the usual days off from school and we have been enjoying every minute.

 

 

 

We received these fabulous chalkboard place mats from Leslie several weeks ago and have loved using them.  The kiddos sit at the table longer playing hangman and tic-tac-toe or patiently await dinner while doodling away.  And each morning they find mama written 'love notes' or words of encouragement under their cereal bowls.  These place mats are brilliant and make me proud to be a part of this community of bloggers who Dream and Create and Make. 

And yes, David does sit at the head of the table because that's where the window is and this middle kiddo likes to read in the kitchen while mama cooks.

I must return to my kiddos who are busily making birthday gifts for their Dad.  We are celebrating his birthday tonight.  I will be checking in with all of you and sharing that soup recipe (yikes!) and some knitting very soon - promise.  For the next several days I will need to kindly ask permission from my husband to use his computer - and wait in line behind the kiddos who are officially on winter break - but no worries because I am up later than they are!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Comments

[Stephanie]

We haven't had much snow yet, I'm waiting for a nice big storm! Your pictures are wonderful. And those chalkboard placemats are great!!!

[aracne]

We had plenty of snow yesterday in Florence. Since we never do, the town was instantly blocked. Luckily I had nowhere to go and could enjoy the view of the falling snow from my window.
I am looking forward the recipe of the soup, we are big soup fans here!

[Jodi]

As much as my kids keep doing snow dances, they have yet to get a snow day. Your dog is so cute, stretching out -- mine's been doing the same thing and then she comes in looking like a big snowflake. Just adorable.

[Andrea]

Beautiful photos. Sounds like you are all hving a wonderful holiday/break! Your daughters hat is so cute...did you make it?

[Karen]

How fun, the snow days and the days off. I love the cat picture, was s/he having fun or sliding? That looks just like my cat :) The placemats are fun!

[Beth]

It looks like you've been having lots of fun.

[dodi]

You certainly found the positive in your loss. I wish we would get a bit of that weather where we are. Nothing yet... :(

Love the chalkboards. I saw those over at Leslie's blog. Too cute! Have fun with them.

[dani]

I've missed you! I'm envious of your snow and extra days off. No such luck here in Houston.

I'm loving your pictures. I can almost hear the laughter.

Those placemats are brilliant.