Happy Birthday to me!

I have to say I had a great birthday this year. I did have to work the night before and early morning of my birthday, but that is okay, I took a vacation day for my actual day. I slept until 5 in the evening then spent time with my fam. My kids were so excited to share my day with me. They wished me happy birthday so many times and were just so kind and loving. They made me feel so special! I love those kids!

My mom had a few free hotel rooms at the local casino so we decided to try our luck. I lost, but I had a great time. My kids had fun too, yes they went to the casino, but they didn't play slots, they played in the hotel pool and had a blast.

Allie even said, "Mom, can I have my birthday here too?" ha ha...it would be funny to say that my 7 year olds birthday will take place at the casino. Anyway, it is nice to stay in a FREE hotel room!

We celebrated with some ice cream cake too which was delish!

Happy 32nd birthday to me!

snow day!

First snow day of the year....

This is what I see when I look out my front window....it is so pretty...

and here is what's inside....kids playing Wii.

Maddie's quiet again....

Baby power!

wait...

I mean Baby Powder!

The whole room smelled really nice....but you could taste the powder in your mouth! Yeah, there was powder everywhere!

Holiday fun

We went to a local light display a few days ago and it was lots of fun. We had some great quality family time and it was pretty affordable. This place had lights, horse carriage rides, games, face painting, Santa, rides, and more.

Gracie's first picture with Santa !

Did you notice who didn't take a pic with Santa? Yes, Maddie did not want anything to do with the jolly old man. She was terrified and cried and screamed. So,....we didn't make her take a pic.

The kids had such a good time. This is what they looked like when we got home! (Maddie and Gracie were also asleep.)

play time

I love how Gracie is watching Maddie ..... and how just minutes before Maddie placed all these toys out for Gracie to play with....just melts my heart.