Indoor fun during the big freeze

It was COLD here in early January... like really really cold.  Since we live by the Lake we often get a little warmth that inland cities don't get, but not this winter.  The "real feel" temps were -40's or colder.  Brrrr.  We had lots of quality time indoors.  It was a blessing that it was right after Christmas and the kids had many new gifts to enjoy. The first day the real feel temps were above zero it felt like spring was here.  Brandon and I were reminded of our days in Fargo.  We realized that we really had toughened up for the long haul as many years after living there we still didn't think it seems "that bad." 

T: See Mom and Dad, I do fit in here! 

T: This is such a cozy place to read. 

The messier the better!

M: This is great!

T: More paint please!

We created masterpieces!

**This post was written during warmer weather.  We are now experiencing some extreme cold once again!