This was a big year for the O'Dell family and Disney on Ice. Tori FINALLY got to go with us, and she had a great time! It was a great show, and the girls were awestruck at all the performances.
Tori and her first Disney on Ice snow cone
A picture of both the girls spellbound by the Lion King performance
Emmalee enjoying her snow coneBefore the weather outside got frightful again, Emmalee had a play date at the park with one of her BFF's, Lauren. Lauren came with us after school, and after a brief stop for some ice cream at Sonic, we headed to the park to play for a couple of hours, followed by a trip to Hy-Vee for a snack and a quick play session at Lauren's house while mommy visited with her friend (and Lauren's mom) Sarah.
The two coming down a slide
Swinging in rain (almost...)
Practicing for when they become "fire girls"We got to keep Lilleigh Pie overnight last weekend. Here a few of the adorable pics we got.
Sleeping in the bouncy
At 3 A.M. with Tori
The next morning with EmmaleeOn February 23, Daddy celebrated his 31st birthday. Thanks to a TON of snow, the girls and I had lots of time to prepare. We spent the day baking a cake...
Yummy fun licking the beaters
...decorating the cake...
Look out Cake Boss, here come the O'Dell girls
The finished product
...and cleaning up before dinner
Such a big helperDear Mother Nature,
I understand that you are a very busy women, what with having to keep up with the weather of the entire Planet Earth and all, but I am hoping you will take a moment to hear me out. This winter has been quite rough for the majority of the United States. The bitter cold and overwhelming amounts of snow have left many of us with bad attitudes. I understand how you might think that some people really enjoy this stuff, but quite frankly, I have had enough. I really think you have outdone yourself this year!!!
Outside of the ridiculous number of snow days we have had (have I mentioned how much I absolutely HATE making days up in May???), the bitter cold and treacherous road conditions have kept a busybody like myself stuff inside for days on end. Do you remember what it is like for small children to be cooped up inside with the same toys and the same mom for days on end? It is NOT a pretty sight (or sound, in case you were wondering)!! The floors in my house and my car may never be the same. I am quite certain that my daughters could have build a 10 foot snowman with the amount of snow we have trekked through our house this year.
I would like to appeal to you to make it quit. We all understand that you are a powerful force with which to be reckoned. I firmly believe you have made your point, and I am quite certain that nearly everyone in the United States has learned to take you seriously. If you could find it within yourself to bring winter to an end and bring about the return of sunny, warm days, I (and many, many others) would be SO VERY THANKFUL!!! I promise I won't even think about complaining about the spring winds or the summer droughts...
Sincerely,
Sick of Snow in MO.
P.S. Here are a few pics of the most recent snowfall (which just so happened to be only 2 days after the previous snowfall, in case you lost count...)
Emmalee's class Valentine Party was held Friday, February 12. I was able to attend her third and final school party, which is a bit bittersweet (since that means she is almost done with kindergarten).
A class shot of all the kiddos getting ready to play "Sight Word Bingo"
Emmalee marking out her words
Everyone who had a bingo raising their hands
Getting ready to eat her pizza, grapes, and yummy Francine cookies
Emmalee's table partners, including her BFF Lucy
