We Love Snow -- and Nora

This time we got real snow. I could complain about how the REAL snow always seems to hit Memphis when you're well and truly ready for spring, but I won't. Anyhoo, this was thick, fluffy inches of snow and it fell for hours. It started Saturday, and we drove through it to Nora's third birthday. It continued through the night, and we had plenty to play in by the time we ventured out into the cold.

Nora prepares to make a wish.

Nora and Mer jumping. Or something. Who knows.

We squint when we smile.

The Mulherin boys eat snow. Don't worry, boys, I have pictures where you look awesome, too.

Midtown snowman.

Marshall catches air.
Fly boy Parker.

Mer braves the sled. It took some convincing to get her to try it...and then again to get her to stop. The world's most cautious child conquers fear yet again.

Snow Monsters and Recycling Nightmares

First, for your viewing pleasure, is a picture of Meredith and her Papa, dressed up in all manner of cold weather paraphernalia. And this is well before the recent snow hit Memphis. It was just for fun.

Second, I'll share the subject matter of last night's nightmare. I heard Meredith crying and ran to her room. She was writhing about, tortured and tragic. "Mommy, you recycled the top of my pretend egg container." [I did not.] Good heavens. What have a wrought?

See you soon, with lots of pics.

Art

It's fun when all of a sudden your kid's artwork becomes recognizable.

However, this face has no explanation, other than perhaps performance art.

Happy Valentine's Day

We love you all.

For those of you with girls who like to dress up, maternity shirts are just the thing, especially the ones that tie in the back. This is Mer's ode to a Greek goddess ensemble. Emerald toga "dress," tiara-like headband on the forehead, platinum sandals. She's good; it works.

And in the following performances, you'll see how she entertains herself, and us. We're not sure what this song is, though it certainly owes some inspiration to "These Are the Months of the Year."

And Now, a Word from Our Spicklers

Get it? Sponsors/Spicklers? I kill me.

For one of my favorite blog posts in a long time, click here: http://spickler.blogs.com/walts_world/2009/02/fixit-crew.html.

Snow Day, Such as it Was

So, we've had our obligatory barely-there snow day. Meredith, poor Southern child, thought it was "a LOT of snow." Meanwhile many of our loved ones actually were experiencing a lot of snow--and even more ice. We're sure that Keddi and Papa will have power again SOMEday, and we admire the pioneering spirit of their current powerless adventures. Hang in there, guys. Not that you can read this post.

Happy.

"Axploring" the backyard.

Angels.