Polar Vortex 2014

Alright...so I don't really know what that means but people are throwing that term around this winter.  It is absolutely freezing.  Today is our 7th day of school we've missed since the beginning of January for cold or snow or drifting.  It is crazy!  The kids have been really good and have done a great job entertaining themselves since we've been stuck inside.  We've had several county wide emergency days where we aren't even supposed to be on the roads.
A few of the days when the temps were above zero, we bundled up the kiddos to go outside.

Matt snow blowing our driveway

 Church was cancelled a few Sundays so we had "home church" as the kids called it.  Emerson told the children's story about a dog who fell into a river and a mermaid who saved it just like God saves us.

 Landon was the Pastor and he shared 2 stories about Elijah (the Bible story they read the previous night).

 Matt was our Worship Leader who helped the service move along and I played the music.

 After church was Sunday School.  Matt read the story of Daniel and the kids made a craft.

Although I totally neglected to take any pictures, we also got to meet 2 new members of the Davis family.  Easton and Graham were born last week and we got to visit them in the hospital.  They are totally adorable and we're so excited they are finally here!

Emerson also started gymnastics (and has only gone twice because of the weather).  She LOVES it!  I was a little worried how she would do by herself with a male coach, but she does a great job!  She loves to practice at home.

Matt made us a fancy dinner last night.  We had crab legs, bluegill, corn, bread, and an after dinner mint.  YUM!!

We've had great family time...but it is nice to have a "normal" schedule, so hopefully we'll go back to school tomorrow.