Another Snow Day

It's slightly snowy this morning. We have about an inch or two and it's still falling. Very fine, dainty snowflakes. Because of the accumulation forecast, school is closed today. So far it's a peaceful day.

After my shower, I walked around to check on the kids. This is what I found.

book reading (Carter)

Avatar drawing (Jackson)

map making (Mason)

We went to a book fair at the boys' school last night. Each of them picked out their own book. Carter has already finished reading his. Jack is drawing from his. Spenser's book is a scratch 'n sniff Strawberry Shortcake book. We all love that one.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I missed you last night. Scott said he saw you guys.
What's up with your blog date? Today's Wednesday!
10:57 AM EST
laura capello said…
so far, sounds like a lovely day. ::sigh::
11:21 AM EST
lera said…
I don't know what's up with the date. I just posted it this morning. (I just took the photos today.) Hmm. Thanks for alerting me.
11:43 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Enjoy your day. And what's not to love a bout scrath & sniff strawberry shortcake?
12:12 PM EST
Anonymous said…
sounds like a perfect snow day to me! (of course by this time everything's changed, i'm sure! :)
1:01 PM EST
Karyn said…
I wish I had a snow day today!! I'd like to stay home and read books (or sew). Sounds like fun!! Oh, maybe I'd even paint my nails ;)
1:14 PM EST
African Kelli said…
Now those are some good kids!!
1:57 PM EST
Katie Jean said…
Not enough snow here for a snow day, my husband still had school today! Looks like you're having a good one though. Books and snow sounds fun.
3:15 PM EST
Me and Him said…
Looks like fun, that's where I'd like to be, curled up with a good book.
3:41 AM EST
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