Project 365: Week 4

Day 22: This week started with Emma's 9th birthday celebration. This year for Emma's birthday gift we decided to go on a mother/daughter shopping spree. We shopped ALL DAY! She got to pick out a new outfit and boots from mom & dad. But we didn't stop there...we continued to shop... going to all of the different stores where Emma had gift cards to spend: Borders, Michael's, & Toys R Us (she has a lot of generous friends & family!) We topped off the day with manicures-Emma's first time to ever have one! All in all, it was a pretty special day. I can't believe my BABY is 9 years old! I'm so proud of the amazing young lady she is becoming!
Day 23: Sunday was GAME DAY! The Steelers took on the Jets for the AFC Championship! The Steelers were VICTORIOUS! Pittsburgh's going to the SUPER BOWL! Here we go....

Day 24: My new book has arrived! My book club chose to read "Lady of the Butterflies" for our selection this month. I couldn't get it through the library, and I took my time ordering it from Amazon, so now I have some catching up to do. I'm ready for a nice cozy night of reading!
Day 25: Check out this massive marble race! Claire was determined to use every last piece for her creation...it became so tall she needed a little help from daddy to put the marbles in.

Day 26: SNOW DAY! This time for real...snow actually fell from the sky- not ice, or freezing rain, or slush-but nice wet packing snow! We went right to work making this "snowman of STEEL" in anticipation of the big game next week! Bring on the winter fun...we LOVE snow!
Day 27: Look at this...even before he goes to work, daddy is out there playing in the snow with the kids. School was delayed, so everyone was out and ready to play bright and early. Tio had built the kids this mini-sled riding hill last night, so today he just put the finishing touches on it. This is the one drawback to having a perfectly flat back yard...you need to create your own sledding opportunities!
Day 28: Dance class! Every Friday morning Claire heads to the dance studio for her kinderdance class. It's a combination of tap, jazz, and ballet. I think we have a little performer in the family!