Because he thought it would be fun?

and to prove he could do it.

I did not marry a wimp.

Great food, hon.

And a pretty great weekend.

Noah is thrilled that school is cancelled tomorrow.

Alex cried because it means no "show and tell"

(although Noah tried to convince her to do it just for us).

Avery is cute and clueless and tries to follow the kids out the door every time they go play in the snow.

And I'm just kind of fascinated that I actually live here.

(and like it!)