Snow Day With Bryce

What is the best way to spend a day waiting for the snow? With your best friend of course!

Gracie was out of school today as the county was expecting the bad weather and apparently decided to err on the side of caution, so Thomas had to let his big sister tag along, but he didn't seem to mind--too much.

We played at Bryce's house, with Bryce's new awesome(ly loud!) claw machine--which was a HUGE hit for all four kids and sometimes needed refereeing about whose turn it was. Once Thomas' stick-in-the-mud mama announced "last turn!" they did go off and find new an exciting games and toys to play with.

But, it wasn't long before they were all telling us how hungry they were--so, why not make a day of it?

The kids entertained each other as we moms waited in line at Panera for a warm lunch. Mac and Cheese for the kids, and soup for us moms was perfect for such a cold January afternoon.

But, despite the frigid temperatures, the kids were wanting snow--and ice cream. Our Sweet Frog is right next door to Panera, and they talked us into small servings of frozen yogurt. Seriously, have you seen how cute they all are?!!

The gentleman working at Sweet Frog was just as excited as the kids about snow (possibly for a different reason), and announced to all of us the snow had started.

I love this picture of them all looking and waiting and hoping.

Kids and snow. A natural love I guess.