Snow Days

Yesterday the snowstorm began. Rick got an early release from work so we had a fun, relaxing afternoon. I baked cupcakes & a cake with the kids & for dessert we decorated ghost cupcakes. (Or maybe they were snowman cupcakes, you decide.)

We woke up to lots more snow! We got over 2 feet in all. We decided to finish decorating the rest of the cupcakes & the cake.

Then we headed out to brave the cold wind & snow. The grown-ups shoveled the snow while the kids played & "helped" clear the driveway.

Andrew really did not want to come inside. He really enjoyed being out in the snow.

But we finally convinced him to come in for some hot chocolate & cake (which we enjoyed with our neighbors). It's great having fun friends right across the street.

After we got kids down (well, almost-Joseph snuck down & helped, too), Rick helped me make & can some applesauce. It was our first attempt & it went really well. It tasted really good, too.

We're ready for more snow days!