Lots of snow

We spent soooo much time outside in the snow today, that our coats were soaked when we came inside.  If this were 20 years ago, we'd need bread bags in our boots, too!

Looks like somebody is gearing up for mowing season a little early this year. 

So, the snow was absolutely perfect for snowballs or any other snow concoction we wanted to make.  At first, I tried to talk Henry into making a snowman, and then he asked for "Santaland," and then he changed it to "a house," and then I finally negotiated to keep it simple with a fort, because forts are way awesome in his eyes right now.  

We made it as tall as he was before he couldn't resist the urge any longer to crash it down, shocking, I know!

I was quite tired when we came inside.  I asked Henry if he was tired too, and the response I got was "NOOOO" as he sprinted away.  I'm thinking he really was a little worn out at least, as he did take a good nap this afternoon!

Snow Day

The Wargo Nature Center held their annual Snow Day this weekend - sledding, ice fishing, snow-shoeing, indoor projects, and treats.  Henry's favorite part - roasting (frozen) marshmallows - didn't care for the kick-sledding which shocked us, as the boy does love a good sled ride!

Once again, my plans for today were cancelled by this sleeting weather we have going on outside.  We've never been to the Winter Carnival in St. Paul and I wanted to go and check out all the ice sculptures.  Maybe next year we can finally get there, I guess.  

too many bubbles

The boy does know how to rock a good beard - he is a Krump :)

guarding the door

So, my little Henry sure likes to push his boundaries with me :)  One of my rules is NO TOYS IN THE BATHROOM WHEN YOU'RE GOING POTTY (what a mean mommy I am, huh)!  Well, he likes to get his toys as close as he can possibly get them without them being "in the bathroom," as you can see here.  

These are two of his Little People, who he has named - Matthias is on the left and Katie is on the right.  He told me they were "watching out so Lucy doesn't get in!"  Thank you for guarding the door, Richter's!

Hockey Day Minnesota

This past Saturday was Hockey Day Minnesota, so what else would we do, but play hockey, right?!  It was such a beautiful morning, we were out on the lake forever.  In the afternoon, we had every intention of going to Minneapolis for the Pond Hockey Tournament on Lake Nokomis and the Kite Festival on Lake Harriet, but unfortunately, the wind came up a little too fierce that afternoon, so it kept us snuggled up at home instead.  

Henry's pals, Rohit & Diya, came over to sprint around on the ice too, along with lots of sled races out there!  I think everybody napped well that day :)

Fruuuuuit Loooooops

The boy has never eaten Fruit Loops until the other day, and now he can't stop saying "Fruuuuuuit Loooooops!"  Who knew, the first ingredient in Fruit Loops is, yes, Sugar?!  So, I borrowed this cute little rainbow project idea from my sister, and it sure was a big hit.  Owen and his Mama came over the other morning for little play-and-project-date!  We're loving our play-dates right now as I'm trying to keep Henry away from flu (as best I can) by staying away from some of our favorite winter play spots (Children's Museum, any indoor playground).

Monkey see, Monkey do!  Man, all that sugar makes you parched.

Aren't they so cute - the boys and the rainbows, of course?!

As you can see here, Henry was NOT wanting to get out of his jammies that day.  Actually, he may go through a few pairs in one day.  He's definitely in a "pj" phase and regular clothes are the enemy.  His favorites right now are still his Christmas jammies - Merry Christmas to me!

Oh how we've missed you

After a play-date with some friends in South Minneapolis the other night, we couldn't leave the city without stopping at our favorite ice cream place for some dessert - Pumphouse Creamery.  

Mmm Mmm Good!