Snow day fun

Snow days. Growing up and living in Utah and Wyoming Josh and I didn't get to experience this joy. It could snow 3 feet and school was still on. Here in Colorado if it snows an inch, school is canceled. Its hillarious to see the kids camp out in front of the t.v. early on a blustery morning with anticipation that the weather man will announce the name of of their school and the magic words "closed" in the same sentence. The celebration dance is something to behold.

Today to spice things up we decided to make homemade play dough. The kids loved it so much I thought I would share it with you. Here is what you need:

One beautiful outfit (oh wait, maybe that is just on Sophie's list)
2 cups flour

2 cups warm water

4 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 cup salt

food coloring

In a large pan over medium heat stir everything but the food coloring together until it gets thick (about 5 minutes). Take out of pan and knead together until smooth.

(I know this picture is slightly blurry but it cracked me up. Sophie thinks she is so pretty in her swimsuit cover and Sam is disgusted that she is being such a girl)

At this point you can add your food coloring and anything else that you would like. We added sprinkles to Sophie's to make it pretty and strawberry extract to the boys to make it smell yummy.

Happy Snow Day!