Snow

This pretty much sums up why Ben and I went to Mexico this year.  It has been the coldest winter we can remember and it hasn't stopped snowing.  Cedar Rapids called school off due to weather every week since Christmas break.  Hopefully spring will come soon.  There have been a few days in the 20s and we have taken advantage by going sledding.  Alena loves to go fast down the big hills, but Nora likes to ride short distances with me.  

Disney on Ice

We went to Disney on Ice to celebrate Daddy's birthday.  It was really good and both girls were riveted the entire time.  One of the parts had songs from The Lion King.  Alena has fallen in love with The Lion King and wants to recreate scenes and sing the songs constantly.  If I say a line a little wrong she is quick to correct me.  Nora is playing along but is still more interested in fairies and princesses.

Alena created this Simba costume: Kitty blanket is her mane and a ribbon is her tail.  Actually, she starts out with only the tail, then during Hakuna Matata puts the mane on to signify Simba growing up.

Maple syrup fest

We made our annual trek to the maple syrup festival this weekend. It is too cold for sap to be flowing but the pancakes were still yummy with large amounts of real maple syrup.