Stories & Pictures

February 2014

 

 

Wow, how did that month go by so quickly?

We had another snow/ ice event and missed a week of school.

 

Then the kids started track season, and the weather was thankfully cooperative.

Love to see them run, and Kelly is also doing the high jump this year even though her coach calls her a midget.  She is the only female high jumper, so he is proud of her in spite of her shortness.

Two track meets a week keep up busy, plus practice every day after school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I went to Blairsville to teach a program on scrap quilts and was lucky enough to have a sunny day for the drive into the mountains. 

 

This kids (and friend Sara) went to the Imagine Dragons concert. Bill waited outside and can testify that it was loud even from his location. They had a blast and that's all that matters!

If you need us, we will be running, watching a track meet, or driving to or from one. 

We are just so thankful for happy, healthy kids. 

 

Snow again?

 

That's right.

 

We woke up to another gorgeous snowy scene today.

 

I think this has got to be a record.

 

The big dig...

 
First there was the pretty snow...

 

then there was the hours of fun...

then we ran out of food and had to dig our way out...

 

don't we have a cute crew?

 

And then there was the fall out...

 

sigh.

The snow is finally melting, but the gear seems to continue to multiply.

More Snow...

than we have ever seen in this part of Georgia!

 

The kids are having a blast.

 

They have made a sledding route from the neighbor's door, down the hill, across the street, and down our hill to the back gate.

 

Bailey loves the snow...but Buddy is afraid of it (and his ancestors are from Tibet!!?!)

 

Oh the joy.

 

It is a bit messy though.

 

Now, let's just pray that the food supply holds out for the next 48 hours with 2 adults, 4 girls, 4 boys, and 2 dogs all snowed in here. Two gallons of milk SEEMED like enough...sigh.

Ice day = Sew day!

 

We woke up to a frozen winter wonderland this morning.

 

Public school is canceled for the day.

 

My attempts at homeschool were met with complete refusal (led by my husband no less!)

 

So if the kids are going to play and watch movies all day...

 

then I am going to sew!

 

I am piecing a top that is on the latest APQ magazine out of some ooooooold KF fabric.

 

And I am determined to get caught up on the Mystery Quilt by Bonnie Hunter.

Sounds like a perfect day...ice or no ice.

Stay warm wherever you are!

 

Snow and Ice...

 
that's right, we had BOTH of those here today.

Just a few flurries, but lots of ice on the roads!

I am quite frankly, completely OVER this weather.

Kelly actually chose NOT to ride a horse today...that's the first time ever!

We had school by the fireplace, so we wouldn't have to listen to our teeth chatter.

Have I complained enough yet?

Okay...off to climb in my warm bed and dream of the beach.

He's such a fun dad!

I mean, who cancels math, collects the kids from the neighborhood, and takes them all to find the best hills in the county for sledding?

 
Snow days are his favorite days and he's just a kid at heart. We already have about 4 inches of snow on the ground and it's still falling. Amazing!

 
Meanwhile, I am more than happy to stay home where it is warm and dry. I will be making a big pot of soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for my hungry bunch when they return.

I am looking forward to the stories they will so excitedly have to tell when they arrive.

Until then, I have a hot Starbucks and a new quilting magazine to enjoy by the fire. And I've always got these two to keep me company...

 
Don't worry, I let them in the house right after I took that pitiful picture!