blessing in disguise

The water heater blew up in the middle of the night. We had no running water in the house and had to figure out something to keep our toilets sort of sanitary. So Jeremy filled the bath tub with snow. What fun it all turned into!

Watch out it is North Pole with polar bears, whales, sea lions and lots of freezing but excited hands in the icy cold water.

Jeremy, Sonia and Mike were first to discover the fun.

Soon hands got red and numb but they didn't seem to mind it all. Finally I had to ask for help with finding a home for the frozen animals and with putting toys back in the box.

Nana and Opa gave Sonia this polar set from Animal Planet for Christmas. We are so grateful we have such wonderful and thoughful parents who know what we need in the time of no running water!