So far, the snow has been fun. Eric took the girls sledding yesterday while I stayed inside (thank you, Eric!). But, last night we did one of my absolute favorite things and went on a walk through the neighborhood. We waited until it was pretty late (after 9:00) because I wanted the girls to see how bright the snow makes everything look when it's normally dark outside (great opportunity for a devotion right there).
It was so beautiful! And quiet. We didn't want to come inside!
The walk did us some good though because all this 'staying in' has us eating more than normal. Or, maybe it's just me. Good grief, I feel like I've gained 5 pounds since Friday! Here's a little of what we've eaten.
Snow cream ...
Eric's dream job is to be a chef, so he takes things up a notch when making something. Is your snow cream blue with sprinkles?O put in her order this morning for yellow snow cream for breakfast to represent Summer, green for lunch to represent Spring and red for dinner to represent Fall. I love her analogies. She's so funny.
I made Chicken Kiev for dinner. We haven't had it in so long and it has always been Eric's favorite meal. Yum! Yum!
While the chicken was in the oven, I helped the girls make Orangeades and breakfast cheesecake. We're rebels and didn't wait until breakfast. Instead we ate it for dessert.
And breakfast this morning.
We got both recipes from one of our favorite cookbooks at the moment (Paula Deen's Cookbook for the Lunch Box Set). This is a really cool cookbook with a lot of great (easy) recipes. I bought it for E at B*rnes & Noble a month or so ago.
Today, we're making Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortillas.
In other words, by the time this snow melts, we'll all have to be rolled out the door.
What else is there to do?
Besides listen to E 'play' Disney's Sing It on Wii for hours. For the love. That may make cabin fever set in just a little quicker.
Are you stuck in the house because of snow?
6 comments:
We are snowed in too, but it is just my husband, the dog and me. I remember those days when my girls were little and we would be snowed in. Lots of cooking, games, TV and playing out in the snow. I miss those times. Now I am just cleaning and trying to do some projects here in the house. Getting a jump on spring cleaning. I want to be able to get outside once the weather breaks. We did go outside earlier today and shovel our sidewalk. It is gorgeous outside. Lovely Carolina blue sky and white snow! Have fun with your girls and hubby. Love the colored snow cream. Love & blessings from NC!
Yes, we are snowed and loving it for the time being. It does not help that we stocked up on groceries before the snow came. Now we have no choice but to EAT.
The blue sno creme is a first for me. Yellow, red, green ... who has ever heard of such a thing?
I just put on Facebook (I know you aren't a fan. Yet.) that we've had too much togetherness the past 2 days. Not that we aren't usually all together on the weekends, but we usually have ballgames or at least church! Anything to get out of the house!
Our roads are clear now and I plan to go to the grocery store tomorrow. Pretty sad when I'm looking forward to THAT!
Yes, literally. Couldn't get out of the driveway and Lowe's and Wally-world were sold out of Salt so our neighbor put cat litter on our driveway.
No church for us either, but we did do a live online feed and it was so cool. People were chatting, we had worship even with the words on screen. So proud of my church peeps!
My, my, but you've been busy in your laziness!
Heather ;-)
What a creative mind with all the colors for snow cream... too funny!
And I had to laugh at the idea of hearing Disney songs being sang all day!!! Sounds like a wonderful snowed in time with the family! Remember, Spring is coming!
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