Saturday it snowed all day leaving us with 5 inches of snowfall. We have had a lot of fun playing in the snow these last few days. For the first time since we have moved here, AJ has been off during the snow. We spent a blissful two days playing outside pulling the kids on sleds, enjoying pancakes and hot cocoa, watching family movies, walking in the snow to the park including taking the kids with us via sled, and making our own stair hill for sledding (since it is flat here). Day three AJ had to work but we spent the morning sledding and clearing the driveway, as we did today. The last three days had a crisp high of 25 degrees. The kids have had a great time the last four days with the snow!
Playhouse Chalkboards
I painted each child a 2 foot by 6 feet area with chalkboard paint so they can have fun making their own masterpieces in the playhouse.
Sky Yoga
I found an interesting yoga group that does pop-up yoga in different areas of the city. This was on the 19th floor of a bank building downtown in an unfinished floor. It was really interesting to do yoga overlooking all of downtown Norfolk.
Christmas
We had a really enjoyable Christmas! It started off with Chinese food on Christmas Eve, a walk around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights, and opening one gift each. Then early Christmas morning Brooke and Alex ran down the stairs to see what Santa had brought them. We opened the rest of the presents with a break for delicious cinnamon rolls. We walked the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail and then I made dinner while AJ put the door on the playhouse. We all enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner and cookies for dessert.
Brooke’s Dance Recital
Brooke had her dance recital for Tap and Ballet today. She started with a tap number and finished with her favorite – ballet. Then after getting her certificate we all had a nice reception with our dancer and she got a well earned cookie and juice box.
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