Snow Bunnies

People have been saying that we've had a lot of snow this winter, in comparison to years past. I'm not saying that because frankly, I can't even remember what I ate for lunch yesterday let alone how much snow we got last year. So, I guess I'll take their word for it.

What I do know is that my kids LOVE the snow. Addison seriously can't get enough of it and Chase absolutely loved the cold fluff when he played in it for the first time in his life on this day.

They are my little Snow Bunnies.

Addison showed off her strength by pulling 25 pound Chase around in his sled.

We made snow angels.

And sat on the ground

And posed for the camera

And took off our mittens to feel the cold snow on our skin.

Addison made snow cupcakes - all her idea.

We had so much fun in the snow. Or at least the kids did. The truth is, I'm not much of a snow person. Bundling all of us in layers, trying to take pictures while attempting to keep mittens on a baby and wearing myself out pulling both of them around on sleds for a half hour is not exactly my cup of tea. Once a winter is good enough for me. Unfortunately, I don't think this is going to fly with the kids...especially the older one. :)

Sledding Video

I like sledding

The little girl who just a couple weeks ago told me that she was scared of the sled has had a change of heart. Big time. Daddy took her sledding today (while Chase and I watched from the car). She said she didn't want to go when we asked her, but were able to convince her by telling her we'd just make a snowman. Little white lies on occasion are harmless, right? :)

After about 1/2 hour of sledding, Addison and Daddy made their final decent down the hill and came to the car. Addison was in tears. "I don't want to go! More sledding! More sledding!" It turns out our neighbors were there and had some really cool sleds. I guess our little toboggan wasn't good enough. Once she saw the other kids on the sled and went on them herself, she was a changed girl. The neighbors sleds went FAST and she wanted to go all by HERSELF! I guess our sled wasn't DANGEROUS enough for our little dare devil. :)

The problem was that our neighbors were leaving and it was their sled she wanted to ride on. So, we told her we would go get a sled for her and head back to the hill for more sledding. 4 stores later, no sled. Fortunately she was understanding of the situation. The entire city of Columbus is sold out of sleds (we called a half dozen more stores when we got home). We'll definitely have to put this on our list of things to get at the beginning of next season and in the meantime, hopefully our neighbors won't mind us borrowing theirs!

Now, Addison tells everyone who will listen, "I like sledding!"

Thumbs up!

New Years Eve 2009

We spent a few days up in Cleveland with Julie, Josh, Noah and Bailey over the New Year. The adults went to a very exciting Cavs game on the 30th (while Noah's Aunt Heather babysat - thanks, Heather!) and to a party for a short while on the 31st (with the little ones). It was a fun way to ring in the New Year, with some of our most favorite people!

Addison loved cooking some meals in Noah's new kitchen.


One of the best parts of the trip was that Cleveland had snow - something we were without. Well, we had patches here and there, but not enough to play in. (That since has changed!)

The temps had reached the mid 30's, which is perfect for playing in the snow. Addison loved it this year, unlike her distaste for it last year.

Even the pups had a good time!

Cousin hugs are the best!

It's beginning to look a lot like

WINTER!

First "snowfall" - Dec 6th, 2008. Not enough to play in and not there anymore, but one of these days we'll be able to pull out my snowsuit and make snow angels.