Gianni's Jingle Bell Jam

Just an FYI, I collect snowmen (only one a year...) and I bought one last year that sings Jingle Bells, well.... Gianni and he have become great buddies! Gianni likes him so much that I am not sure if he will get to go back in his box when it's time to clean up our decorations. I can't complain, who wouldn't want it to be Christmas all year long?
Along with this snowman's fun rendition of Jingle Bells, Gianni created a dance and it is so adorable that I needed to share it with everyone. I hope everyone is well for the holidays and cheers to a wonderful New Year!

From Green to Negative?

So, apparently those crazy Minnesotans weren't kidding about the weather around here!

We are officially shut-ins this weekend, with 8 inches of the pretty white stuff and 20+ MPH winds to blow it around...no one from AZ or MN for that matter, is going outside! We are currently getting creative with things to keep the kids entertained inside...

Introducing.... Cinema D'Arpino --"We pop our popcorn fresh from the microwave"

Of course for now, they are loving the Christmas movies we are showing, because they are very excited for the visit from the big guy in the red suit.

But what is most bewildering to me is that...I must admit, I am actually enjoying this...a little too much...which brings me back to those crazy Minnesotans...I think I am going to be a good one!

Then it got me thinking about displaying a progression of our view from our back porch since we have moved here...ranging from the green we were welcomed with, through the -3 we are enjoying today....WISH YOU WERE HERE!?