The One With the Crazy Dress Colors

Yesterday, our family examined the following picture below that took Internet by storm in the past 48 hours.

Much of the nation is divided by what they see. Many see white and gold. Others see the true colors of the dress, black and blue. Scientists are trying to explain it as the fact that your brains are trained to see certain colors, but I am not too sure.

There seems to be a 50/50 divide in the country. Even celebrities cannot agree on the color. At home, we had the same problem.

Bri and Emmie thought it was black and blue
Kiff and I thought it was white and gold

Neither side can see how the other possibly sees different colors.

Wow!

The One With the Father Daughter Dance

Last Friday - February 13 - was a father daughter dance in town. Bri and I went to it.

What a blast. It is the second year we have attended this event and we had a ton of fun. We both got dressed up and had some fun.

When we arrived, we registered and had a picture taken in front of an imaginary sky line. Then, we walked in, and joined in the dancing. Fathers and daughters were doing some fun, side to side dance. After that, there was another jazzy dance to Let It Go from FROZEN, then it was time for a Hoola Hoop contest.

We followed that up by playing a few games and then watching Cotton Eyed Joe, which was being taught to all of the kids - and dads - who were there. Fun times!

Bri encountered plenty of kids from school and some from dance who recognized her.

Then, we did the YMCA - always a blast, and went downstairs to get some water and do a few crafts. We made a key chain, frame, and colored some pictures.

We wrapped up with one last jazzy dance and took off into the cold night...which was like 10°F outside.

It was a fun time and one I will never forget! The type I know I will remember decades from now.

The One With Ice Cream for Breakfast

Yesterday, February 7, 2015, was National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day.

And, in true fashion, we decided to celebrate it. Now, I know what you may be thinking...who would have a holiday to celebrate this? Well, it appears the holiday actually developed in upstate New York for fun, and has spread through a grassroots effort. Every first Saturday of February is now celebrated this way.

In Massachusetts, there are at least three ice cream stores that celebrate - one in Northampton, one in Newton, and one right in our town, Danvers. The local event is a fundraiser for the local education foundation, DEEP. And it is a great event!

For the past three years, we have celebrated this fun event. Last year, we did not make it to the official event at the Cherry Hill creamery, but this year we did. And all four of us enjoyed it.

Kiff wasn't too sure about this whole ice cream for breakfast thing, so he played it safe. He has a dish of peppermint stick. However, the rest of us were a little more venturesome and ordered from the "ice cream for breakfast" menu. Bri had bananachip - a blend of banana ice cream and chocolate chips. Yum. Emmie had coffee and donut - a mix of coffee ice cream and crumbled crueller. I had cinnamon bun - a combination of cinnamon ice cream, a touch of vanilla, and pieces of cinnamon bun.

What a treat...and what a way to start a day!

I would definitely recommend that everyone celebrate the first Saturday of February by having ice cream for breakfast.

The One Where the Patriots Win

Yesterday was simply amazing.

It was the first time that - as a family - we could truly enjoy the Super Bowl. Bri and Kiff have learned a lot about football this year and they understood - and enjoyed - the Patriot games.

They knew that the Super Bowl was a great game, but there were a lot of elements to it, including the commercials and the half time show.

And this year the kids were excited to watch....and they were able to stay up for the first half.

They made decorations at school and at home...we hung them during the game. Bri put on the Kitty Bowl as her own pre game show.

We had some super snacks made by Emmie. We watched the pregame show and played some shnazzy music!

We watched the first half and cheered the two touchdowns by the Patriots. We even watched Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, and Missy...

It was time for bed....but they were still excited, wearing their Patriots gear as they headed upstairs. They thoroughly enjoyed their first true Super Bowl viewing experience. 

Of course, they did miss out on the epic Patriots comeback and the interception for the win with 18 seconds left.

But it truly was a memorable Super Bowl. Congratulations to the Patriots on ring number 4. It was truly a memorable day for us!!!

Thanks so much! Go PATS!

The One Where the Super Bowl Arrives

Ahhh, at last it is hear.

February 1, 2015.

Super Bowl Sunday!

It is early in the morning and we've been watching different TV sports shows to get all hyped up for the game. Emmie went out to get some food for the game. I am holding down the fort and the kids are excited about the game as well.

Of course, they are hoping for a New England win!!!

Go Pats!