Bring it ON!!!

Okay, yes, I am one of those people that just adores the snow. I am a homebody and generally don't have any pressing places to go, so this week has been great for me! The cold weather has lasted all week long and it has been so beautiful. It snowed again on Wednesday, but both of our snows were so piddly and unimpressive...until tonight! There is supposed to be some major storm moving in with winds and ice and scary and all, blah, blah, blah, but for now, we're basically having a blizzard. My dad and I went for a nice little walk where we had to keep our faces down, lest our eyes get stabbed by the shooting dart flakes. My dad had basically discovered a frozen pond in the road of the neighborhood across the street from their house. And what do you know? I still had my ice skates at their house from some 15 years ago! So of COURSE we had to go try it out. I think we were only out for about 30 minutes, but it was the coldest 30 minutes I have ever experienced at home in Western Washington (I've lived here all my life). We had a blast, though, complete with about 5 rounds back and forth on this little pond-- that was all I could stand! Dad said this snow reminded him of the midwest snows of his childhood. Crazy!

Here's a picture of our freezing venture, so much fun!

Samuel making his first snow angel.

Samuel and Uncle trying out the sled together earlier this week.

Uncle and Timothy enjoying the beautiful winter wonderland.

I'm totally bummed that it is supposed to start raining. Oh well, it has been a great way to slow down and enjoy our time before Christmas. It's way too easy to forget that. Be blessed!