Dear February

Dear February,

It seems like only yesterday January arrived with it's dawn of a new year and then you graced us with your presence. Each year as the busyness of the Christmas season passes I long to savor the cozy cold winter months.  I wish for lots of snowflakes, good books to curl up with under piles of blankets, pots of wholesome soup bubbling on the stove and sweet quiet moments with my little family.  You didn't disappoint, February, and I thank you!  We savored your sparkly Valentine's Day treats and bright red hearts praying our way through our Love Jar reflecting on the many special people in our lives.  We are blessed!  Your simple moments: Super Bowl fun, Downtown KC adventures, snowmen, days filled with books, board games and puzzles galore, a handful of sunshiny days filled with outdoor play, first words sounded out and read and lots of birthday fun.  These are all sweet memories, I'll tuck away for keeps.  You probably know by now that you hold a special place in my heart. I will always be grateful for my little boy that arrived this month three years ago.  He makes your visit full of fun and ends your time with us perfectly.  I'm hearing the silence of the end of your visit on Friday morning and I'm pondering the goodness of God and the grace that covered us with each day.  Thanks for being oh so wonderful!

Til me meet again,
Alicia

 

Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow

February is ending with a bang.  In less than a week's time, our area has been hit with two major snow storms.  Therefore, we've dug our driveway and decks out multiple times, indulged in yummy warm soups, built snowmen,  enjoyed the time with Daddy working from home for multiple days, and relished the long winter days and nights together.

After we dug ourselves out I ran into the house to warm up for a bit and loved watching the Daddy/Son moments unfold from my windows.  Memories in the making!

Husband Love-Kevin built a mini snowman just for me in our tree.

Happy Snow Day

Since it snowed and snowed yesterday we had promised Titus a day of snow fun today. He held us to our promise and Mama was more than happy to oblige.  All in all, we had 12 inches of pure, delightful, beautiful, marshmallow snow.   Most of the areas in our yard were up to Titus' waist and my knees but we found a few areas that were only up to Titus knees and he could sort of walk in it.  He played outside on Friday for 2.5 hours while Daddy and I experienced home ownership at it's fullest by digging out our driveway and decks.  On Saturday we played outside for over hour.  Our little boy is loving this winter snow.  Since more snow is on the way, I'm sure we'll have more snow fun very soon! 

BIG Blizzard of Oz

We finally got SNOW!!!!  I love looking out on my wintery white picturesque backyard.  It's absolutely breathtaking.   12 inches of beautiful white powdery snow. 

Today we stayed inside and enjoyed watching the snow fall, read lots of books and baked cookies while Daddy worked from home.  So thankful we were all able to stay inside and not risk life and limb getting out in the this B.I.G. blizzard of Oz!   Hopefully tomorrow I'll have some fun snow play pictures. 

Dear January

Dear January, 

You had me at day one. With the calendar flip, you wooed me with your fresh starts and best is yet to be promises. How did you know that blank slates make my heart sing?  That being said, you wore me out!!!!  My legs and arms and feet are sore because of packing, unpacking,  cleaning, painting and then the flu.  You filled us all up with happy moments.  The purchase of our first home.  Choosing paint colors.  Hot chocolate dates with my little Mister Man. Discovering and gaining wisdom through our year long study at church of the book of Proverbs.  Silly made up games.  The joy of watching Titus find his first penny.  Snow.  Exciting adoption news.  You surely kept us on our toes with your hodge-podge  of crazy new adventures.  2013 is going to be an overflowing, ever changing and an adventurous year.  There were no perfect days, January, but His fingerprints were on each and every one. The big things and the little details and everything in between, He was there. I'm so thankful. Truly. 

Til we meet again, 

Alicia

 

Indoor Snow Play

The snow is quickly melting but we wanted to have one last bit of snow fun.  After all, here in the Midwest you never know if this will be the beginning and end of the snow for the season or if a blizzard will come through next month.   Titus loved getting to use his water table as a snow table.  We built miniature snowmen, made snowballs and scooped and played in the snow until only a puddle was left.   So long snow, hope to see you again soon!

Happy Day

Today it snowed.  I love snow days. The world seems to slow down a bit.  Kevin even worked from home today.  A double blessing!

Titus and I puttered around in our pajamas til 4 in the pm.  I love pajama days.  I love my little boy in his soft footy pajamas.  Long live footy pajamas!

 We baked gingerbread boy cookies.  We counted scoops of flour and molasses and smelled each homey spice as we added it to the mixing bowl: ginger, cloves and cinnamon.  Yum!

Daddy took a play lunch break.  Titus made his first snow angel and went sledding multiple times.   It's all fun and games until someone lands face first in the snow.  Oops!

We snuggled and cuddled and read all of our beloved Christmas stories.  Remembering and rejoicing that the Kings of Kings came to earth as a tiny babe.  Hallelujah!

These are the memories I pray my child holds in his heart.  Snow days with his parents relishing time together and creating fond winter memories.