not much of anything

We've just been trying to stay warm around here.  

Last week when the polar vortex froze everything we didn't leave the house for a couple days. 

Elise snuggled in our bed and watched the ipad.  With 8 blankets.

This is just the start of it.  Eventually it was taller than the mailbox.  And then the plow knocked our mailbox off.  Nick has repaired it with things like super glue and zip ties.  We may need a new one in the spring...

Little honey.

My mom got Elise another 6 month subscription of Kiwi Crate for Christmas. 

It's this awesome little box you get in the mail once a month and it has two really cute little crafts in it - usually with some sort of educational focus.  This time it has a balancing craft and something with beakers.  Her science loving daddy will love that.  She totally flipped when she saw it in the mailbox today. 

When it's cold and snowy we watch a lot of movies.  She usually has a fluffy friend or two she needs to snuggle with. 

We went out to Grand Rapids Brewing company last weekend.  We asked for a little ice cream sundae for Elise and the waiter had the chef make something special for her.  It was delish.

Girlfriend loves her dress up box.  And I think everything out of her mouth is hilarious.

And check it out -- we are so impressed with our big girl.  

She drew this all by herself with no help - even her name.  

She says it's a snowman with buttons and hair and a hat.  

I'm keeping this one. 

So there you have it, Lauren.  You're welcome.  ;)