2012 -Dubuque - Pre Parties (3/5)

Since the kids had a early start on the gifts, it gave us an early start on our family festivities back in Iowa/NW-Illinois.  And since Dubuque recently had over a foot of snow, we had an opportunity to go play in the snow.  Chicagoland as of 1/9/2013 has had a combined 1.4" of snow this season, so it was a great opportunity to go play in the snow.

Alicia, Cali and Ben went out to play in the snow with Todd and Heather.  (Drew tried but failed with his knee).    Here are a few videos / pictures

Then with some time to kill, and a need to make cookies.  Heather and the kids made some cookies/brownies in Dubuque to bring to the upcoming parties.  Here's a few pics from these festivities.  I wasn't around when these were made, but it looked like both Ben and Alicia had a great time helping mommy decorating the brownies.