The Snowy Sleepover

We had more snow fall here Friday night. Our friends, Jon-David and Rachel were celebrating their anniversary so their children stayed the night at our house.

The snow added to the excitement of our slumber party.

This picture and the previous two were taken Saturday morning. To follow are a few from Friday night. Then more from Saturday.

Emilie, Jancy, and Corinna wanted to dress fancy. Then snow began around 7:30.

It came down in big flakes and before long the deck was covered.

Jancy, the Snow Princess

Emilie catches a few snowflakes.

Wii Sports Resort entertained us all.

the guys

the gals

We finally put them to bed around 10:00.

The boys and Latte claimed the basement.

There was a lot of stirring before 6:00 am. J.J. wouldn't let them get up til 7:00 when he cooked a big breakfast.

The "Gap Girls" get ready to put on their snow garb.

Here they are again.

what a fun bunch

the girls again, Latte included

and the young gentlemen

starting the sledding lane

Of course, J.J. got out the 4-wheeler, which always makes me nervous although he is careful. (Yes, I did call and get parental consent for the children who aren't ours)

snowball fight

I think the big boys won.

I drank lots of coffee but still went to bed quite early Saturday night. The majority of the snow melted by lunch time. It was a quick snow that did cancel Drake's basketball game Saturday but didn't put a damper on our other plans. Perhaps this was our final snowfall of the season. We'll see.... because the forecasters say we might see flurries around here tomorrow!

Friends + Fireflies = Fun

Corinna had a sleepover Friday night. Her twin friends, Kaitlyn and Sophie, came over for a farewell party. Their mom, my friend Lynette, was at home packing for their move to Apex. Corinna and I met the trio while at Finch Park in an encounter I can only describe as "from God." It has been wonderful getting to know Lynette, Soph and Kait over the past year or so. We will miss seeing them regularly but look forward to spending time with them when they return to Lexington to visit Grandpa.

We went to The Candy Bouquet for an after dinner treat.

Cupackes, brownies, and ice cream...yum.

After playing outside (in the mud from Friday's downpour), the girls wanted to catch fireflies, or lightning bugs, if that's what you callem', like me.

Celebrating that there are a few in the jar.

Trying to find some more.

"I got it. I got it."

Their hands are full.

Sophie proudly dispalys the jar. I think we caught and contained eleven.

Chillin' before bedtime.

Off to bed.....they slept with the fireflies as their nightlight.

Saturday morning, we took a trip to the West Davidson Library, one of Corinna's favorite places to frequent.

I made the girls clover flower necklaces. Corinna's broke right before the picture was taken. Friends are friends forever (if you know the Michael W. Smith song, stop to wipe your tears). We wish you well in your new home and hope to see you real soon.