Friday, January 30, 2009

What's a snow day like in Indiana?

What's a snow day like in Indiana?


It starts with Paul cleaning out the drive-way.

Then the Crisp Kids go out for some snow day fun...




(snow) Angels



We wanted to build a snowman but it wasn't packing snow
so we settled for running, playing, and snow throwing.






The reward for spending time in the snow?
HOT CHOCOLATE!



Hope you enjoyed your snow day too!

Friday, January 16, 2009

What would you do on a snow day?

MAKE CUPCAKES!

Madison's school was cancelled today because of the extreme cold weather we are having. Since I had a whole day to play with the kiddos I thought we should do something fun. The FUN we chose today was making cupcakes. Thought you might like to see a bit of the process.


This is the first time Noah has put icing on cupcakes.
Just after the picture he licked the spoon.


Madison is a pro at icing cupcakes.







Sprinkle strategies: Madison shakes and Noah picks up with his hands











Enjoying the hard work they put in.













Good to the last lick.
He will leave nothing behind.
Hope you all are staying warm on your snow day too.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Silly Straws!

Silly Straws, Silly Kids!

Putting another Christmas stocking stuffer to good use, the Crisp kids try out their silly straws. It takes some good sucking power to get the drink looped all the way through.
It was very entertaining to watch, but not too practical for meal time.
Proving once again, you can buy just about anything in America!





Madison's New Digs

Finally, Madison's new bedroom furniture has arrived! We moved her into a full size bed and her twin-size bedroom furniture is now in Noah's room. Since Madison has two closets in her room, one for clothes and one for toys, we opted for a desk so she has a place to get homework done. Yes, first graders do have homework. For Madison it is every night except Friday. It was the same in Kindergarten. (Note: Madison is giving herself and Noah bunny ears.)




Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Pray for John


A big event happened this week in the lives of the Crisps. Paul's dad, John, is in the advanced stages of Parkinsons. On Tuesday John had neurological brain surgery where stimulants were inserted in his brain in order to combat some of the side effects from the disease. As you can see from the above picture John had to where a halo as part of the procedure. John was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon. PTL! The doctors are positive about his outcome, but will not test the stimulants until John has time to heal. Ask God to make the stimulants work and that John will find some relief from this disease. Thanks!

Picture taken from Paul's iPhone.

Bath Time Fun

Rub-a-dub-dub, having fun in the tub!


Noah got a new submarine in his stocking from Grandmom and Papaw Avery.
It actually cruises around the tub and as you can see Noah is pretty proud of his new bath toy.
Both Madison and Noah got colored foam soap and this is what Noah decided to do with his soap. You can't tell from the picture too well but his soap is actually a light blue.


Madison enjoys taking a shower these days.
She screamed for me to come into the bathroom and this (below) is what I found.
She said it is a picture of me (Kristi) and I have a bow in my hair.
I think I have a creative artist on my hands.