it’s {embrace} the camera day!
and thanks again to our sweet neighbors
who dropped off some gifts for the kids before we headed out…
we had a rather spontaneously white Christmas.
after quite a leisurely Christmas morning at home,
i had L try on his new winter jacket.
i said to B “don’t you think he belongs in the snow in this thing?”
to which B replied, “yes!”
moments later, we were getting ready to head to the snow
(which of course took nearly an hour at a frantic pace).
now, i am not usually spontaneous and
as you can see, neither is D.
once we got in the car,
we finally told the kids where we were headed.
D thought we should go to disneyland instead.
our first glimpse of snow
(and not the matterhorn).
the kids got all bundled up
but i don’t think that any of us
were really prepared for how cold it actually was.
i honestly do not know how you people who live in cold weather do it.
L didn’t mind it as long as the wind wasn’t blowing in his face.
B helped the big kids find pieces of old Frostys
on the ground to make this Frosty.
on the ground to make this Frosty.
L was happiest in B’s arms.
a little bit sad L, and his Momma.
but then he smiled
(only because he caught a glimpse of B!).
(only because he caught a glimpse of B!).
this little guy was as thrilled as can be
(wearing his Grandad’s Princeton hat).
(wearing his Grandad’s Princeton hat).
us california folk do not have the proper gear for the snow.
the sleds?
well, we were bailed out of this predicament thanks to our amazing neighbor who lent us
well, we were bailed out of this predicament thanks to our amazing neighbor who lent us
two sleds he happened to have in his garage.
shovels?
sand shovels, of course!
sand shovels, of course!
and the boots?
rain boots with rubber bands around the ankles
to try to keep the snow out
(fyi… this worked pretty well).
gloves?
how about (clean) socks.
how about (clean) socks.
not ideal according to L.
definitely not ideal.
D, serious about sledding.
K, trying to see her breath.
those eyes get me every time.
hands down,
my new favorite photo.
by this time, their poor little hands were freezing.
i happened to have some warmers in my jacket
(how on earth did that happen?)
and they were instructed to keep their hands
in their pockets for the rest of the time.
and of course, B and me.
and taking a good rest on the snow after sledding.
her little pink nose matches her head-to-toe pink outfit.
snowing?
nope.
juggling?
yes.
nope.
juggling?
yes.
before heading back down the mountain,
we put snow on the roof of our car.
which quickly slid to our hood.
we put snow on the roof of our car.
which quickly slid to our hood.
chilly.
and before we knew it,
we were on the road,
we were on the road,
heading back home.
and thanks again to our sweet neighbors
who dropped off some gifts for the kids before we headed out…
glow sticks in the backseat
all the way home!
all the way home!
621. spontaneity
622. snow
623. seat warmers
624. family fun
625. leaving the Christmas mess at home
love this. what fun & special memories! you have such cute kids!!
You totally made me giggle with this post… no snow pants, sand shovels, little sleds….. My garage is loaded with all kinds of snow goodies 🙂 39 degrees…. heat wave in my book 🙂 Actually yesterday it was about that here where I live (which did feel like a heat wave) and I was wearing a fleece, vest and snow pants (no wet butt for me) for our outdoor adventures. Looks like you guys had fun and I love bright eyes that pop with a stocking hat on and little pink noses and cheeks =)
Fun times and great photos! The rubber bands around the boots bring back memories of my childhood!
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I think we're making a trip this weekend.
Your pictures are priceless!!!
You get used to the cold. And then 39 degrees is a heat wave. To be honest, though, you're way more equipped for the cold than most Californians would be. Such fun. What a great memory for those kiddos. Love the spontaneity. Or…planned spontaneity.
wonderful pictures
I LOVE it. what a fabulously spontaneous day!
(BTW, I grew up in Georgia, where it snowed exactly once every 3 years . . . we never had the right equipment either . . . so I learned that metal cookie sheets make fantastic sleds.)
I stumbled onto you through your Picasaweb stream, finding you on Picasa's Explore page Recent Photos Slide Show (and saying "what's this? A photo that's framed AND in focus! I must go investigate!") and came to your blog through your watermark at the bottom of your photos. I've spent the last day reading back through your entries, and have been blessed and inspired by your insights and recordings of everyday snippets of regular life. Thank you. You just got another loyal follower.
How awesome!! When we moved from the midwest to Arizona I was like I'm going to miss the snow!! Then I remembered how cold it is, brr!! We are planning a trip to Brian Head in UT for a snowy retreat, but glad I don't have to drive in it on a regular basis anymore 😉
That looks like an awesome time. You do a great job at capturing the joy of childhood. 🙂
what a fabulously fun day. i'm so envious!