Sharing in Laughter and Love: No Mo' Snow!!!

We've had just about our fill of winter weather--and it's not even February! Although I do like the fact that Brian gets lots of time at home with us, I am sick of driving through elements and having my nose hairs immediately freeze upon walking outside. Enough already. If I see one more facebook post about the next projected winter storm that's just around the bend, I'm going to go crazy. Like, running head-first into walls, cross-eyed, foaming-at-the-mouth crazy. The kids haven't even been able to go sledding it's been so cold. What's the point of snow if you can't even play in it as a kid? Grrr, no mo snow!

Anyways, thanks to the crappy weather we've had lots of time indoors together--whether we like it or not! I've given up trying to keep the house clean every second of the day. The kids are enjoying the more lax environment and to be honest, it's not so bad. They play well together and when they're finished, they help me with pick-up.

We got out for a bit yesterday and went to my mom's for a little while so Brian could work on some stuff at home in peace. It was nice to get out and Jacob enjoyed several hours of video game playing with Uncle Jacob.

Nana's dogs love Maggie--they even stand guard while she naps.

Such a beauty upon waking!

One not so terrible side-effect of being snowed in is that we've tried several new recipes. They've all been Pinterest inspired with a few of our own tweakings, but it's been fun to try some new things!

The makings of buffalo chicken wraps--they were awesome!!

Here's a link to the recipe I found on Pinterest for this wrap.

This was a fabulous and quick smoothie we ALL loved. Diet 7-UP, strawberries, banana, and ice....blend and enjoy!

Maggie approved!

Max and Daddy enjoyed theirs, too.

This was delish. A marinated chicken breast (cooked perfectly on the Foreman grill) with baked asparagus and grape tomatoes cooked with balsamic vinegar & topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. A store bought bread twist on the side!!

Hopefully for the sake of all of our sanity, the madness that is this never ending winter will let up soon!