Snow adventures with kids.

 A few weekends ago my sister-in-law had to leave town for a family emergency.

With my brother working full time I volunteered to take my three nieces for the weekend.

The kids had watched too many movies, colored to their hearts content, 

and were getting cranky being inside. So we put on our snow-gear and

headed outside to play in the snow. We made a snowman, went sledding and

made snow angels. It was the best idea to get them out of the house, 

while getting their energy spent on having fun instead of going stir-crazy.

It was a win/win in my book. We came back inside, had hot chocolate, 

and the crankiness was left on the turf and before I knew it they were taking naps.

 ^^Odin, my nephew, likes to show off how strong he is at every chance he gets. He's so cute.

Niece sleepover.

^^Delicious huevos rancheros.

^^My niece Sara who reminds me too much of myself in all senses.

^^The three amigas.

^^Farmers market.

I have my nieces for a sleepover at my place about twice a year.
They look forward to it and so do I.  We usually get pizza, watch some
sort of princess movie and then they stay up late giggling.

Ah to be a kid again.

  This past weekend we did the same traditions followed by a morning
of breakfast {joined by my brother and his wife} at our favorite local spot, and then we switched it up by
heading to the Farmers market in Provo.  The girls had fun picking out a little something
and soaking up the autumn air.
There were a few hiccups with the
girls but I'm thinking that's just life with kids...
it never goes according to plan.

But the beauty of being the aunt, I get to have fun with them
and then drop them off at their mom and dads.

It's a win/win in my book!