We got about 6 inches of some good snowball snow! So.. inspired by someone I saw using a recycling bin to build an igloo, we busted out a Rubbermaid storage tote and started on our own fort.  We packed the snow in tight and it even got a nice seal of ice from a mist of rain that followed.  Any bets on how long this will be around this spring?

 We celebrated Ava's second birthday!  (I am not calling her a two year old until the 22nd)   Couldn't have had a cuter butterfly of honor!  Kale was told he could not open Ava's presents for her this year-- she gets to do it on her own now.... so look at what a great and serious "helper" kale insisted on being.  AND honestly, I don't know who was more impressed the with the baby doll complete with bathtub/WORKING shower head. :)

Ava covered her face--just like her brother while we sang her happy birthday.  So embarrassed.  I wonder what she wished for....

Thanks to all who helped us celebrate Ava's  birthday.  She is one lucky little girl!