Ice Day(s), cont.

Well, our ice day turned into a 4-day ice weekend, and we continued to make the most of our time at home together.  I know it doesn't look like it, but Emma really enjoyed her time outside in the wagon.  In fact, right before we went outside this particular time, when Emma saw Sara putting on her coat, she grabbed her own and brought it to me to put on her.  She wanted to play, too!

 Emma only slipped on the ice a couple of times and was, of course, well-padded.

 Silly faces ...

 

 And sad face ... this is what happened when, with runny noses and rosy cheeks, we had to take a break and come inside ...

We were all ready to head out and about today when the roads were better.  Sara got a haircut, we made a Target run, and stopped for some much-needed Mexican food.  Later in the day, when I remembered that Sara needed new ballet shoes (class is tomorrow), she and I made a quick trip to pick some up, and then I surprised her by driving to the movie theatre to see "Frozen".  I had heard good things about it and had been wanting to take her; she was THRILLED!  It was a wonderful movie, and a fun way to spend some special time with my big girl.  There were so many good messages in the movie, including the fact that an act of true love isn't always a kiss from a prince - so important for my princess-obsessed girl.  There was also strong emphasis on the power of sisterly love, which of course strikes a chord.  And it just felt fitting to see "Frozen" while, for the first time in twenty-something years in Dallas, are frozen in December!

We'll be headed back to work and school tomorrow, and we're really looking forward to the next few days.  It's Birthday Week in our house, and Sara just can't wait to be five!