SNOWDAY!!!!!!!!

So - this morning began as a normal back-to-the-daily-grind kind of morning. Woke up at 5:30 a.m., fed Rhett while I did devotions, took a shower and began preparing for my first day back to teaching since Christmas break. As I was trying to get Addison dressed the phone rang and by now it's 7:03 a.m. and there is no way that someone is calling because school has been canceled - that call usually comes at 5:00 in the morning. So, I though it was Jeni telling me that she was feeling too sick to watch the kids today. However, as I answered the phone I was delighted to hear my friend/co-worker Janell's voice on the other line telling me that we have a snowday! I was in disbelief for a second because Melba NEVER closes for snow - our busdrivers are too proud and are GOOD. Apparently it must have been worse than I thought. It was a nice morning surprise and I have to say I have enjoyed every minute of today. Addison was super excited to go to aunt Jeni's today to play with her cousins and was devastated when she found out that mom would have to stay home for the day so I promised her that Kenna and Chade could come over after lunch and play for the afternoon. This is what they did:

Made snow angels

Had a snowball fight

gave snow hugs

And then came in for a nice warm cup of hot cocoa and

chocolate chip cookies, wrapped up in warm blankets (straight from the dryer)

and watched the Gummy Bears.