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snow storm

on friday we were in a snow storm...

today annie wore flip flops to preschool because it was warm enough.

changes very quickly.

friday morning i went to the grocery store, the video store (7 videos to be snow bound)

the post office and walmart...i was preparing for the worst.

i did not want to leave again.

i was ready for a blizzard (and hoping for one)...even though it IS spring.

we got snow but no blizzard.

the kids' soccer games, dance classes and ball tournaments were cancelled.

our weekend went from packed with activities to calm and cozy.

it was one of those very pretty, big big flakes, blowing and snowing for hours kind of day on saturday.

then craig took them all sledding and i got some real piece and quiet.

these pics are from saturday evening while dinner was cooking inside.

no longer cold or blowing.

they worked almost an hour on this "snow fort".

that's big vision.

it never got taller than 18 inches but they didn't seem to notice.

it was one of the most relaxing weekends we have had in a long time.

i like that we were all here together with no plans and no need to go anywhere.

basketball...videos...sewing...sledding...cuddling...that's it.

now...lets get back to spring.

mama's got a brand new bag...

i couldn't help myself...the title was too fitting.

so CHECK IT OUT!

elisa of ElisaLou designs hooked me up with the prettiest purse!

i get compliments everywhere i go.

yesterday someone said "i was coveting your bag when i saw you walk by...i had to see it."

while in the stall in the bathroom someone saw it on the chair and said "whose cute bag?!"

and at a party it was not near me and someone said "look at that bag...i love it!"

i have given out many of her business cards.

i absolutely love this bag elisa.

look at those polka dots!  

her bags are handmade and so well done.

i love the long strap...the coordinating lining....the pockets inside.

what a nice burst of spring it's bringing (trying to...snow boots go away) to the entryway.

the birdie hooks are happily holding it for me.  

here are some of my favorites from her website....

but the BEST part is....you pick your fabrics!

first you pick the shape and size...

then you pick from her MANY choices of fabric.

you get to be a designer.

and then she makes it for you!  just for you...a one of a kind...YOUR purse.

you will love it.

and she has a great blog too...beautiful big pictures that make you happy.

now get over there and find the purse of your dreams.  

thanks again elisa.  

good times.

we had such a good time with the hill's.

i am so glad they made the 12 hour drive to visit us.

"what is there to do in kansas?" you may wonder.

take a look at all we did in five days.

*gave waffle lots of treats

*jumped on the trampoline

*threw the football over the house

*drank lots of coffee

*driving range within the first two hours

*watched NCAA basketball

*played the Wii (they brought their Wii from chicago)

*went on a date...with steak AND a movie

*played Whoonu..abby won

*walked to a german buffet

*played pool

*played foozball

*looked at photo albums of the good ol' days

*went antique/thrift shopping 

*played memory, pretty pretty pincess, chutes & ladders, guess who and zingo

*did lots of dishes (dave)

*golfed in the wind

*drove in a very severe rain storm with hail at 12:30 AM

*passed a storm chaser truck in the middle of a storm

*got drubers donuts hot after midnight

*played littlest pet shops

*shot baskets

*went to sonic and saw the waiter on roller skates

*ate classic duerksen meals (stuffed shells, chicken enchiladas, apple pancake, cream puff)

*went for ice cream

*played Sequence two different nights (and the girls WON again)

*had a fashion show

*stayed up really late every night

*watched the office, 30 rock and casino royale

see....just some of the amazingly awesome things you could do in kansas.

i got a little collage crazy over at picnik....

 

picnik is addictive!

jenny and dave you are deeply missed.

you can never be replaced.

you can make us laugh like no one else.

you get our humor and we get yours.

you complete us.

:)