Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Okay, I'm a little behind on my blogging, but never fear! I have the memory of a steel trap (a steel trap that's just a little rusty, and may or may not have a few holes in it). But I can remember this event as if it was yesterday, instead of sometime in January-ish!
The fact is, folks, that it's just not been a very snowy winter. In fact, if we had a few palm trees about, I'd swear I was in Santa Barbara. (Well, not quite, but you get the idea.) That's why James, the Bethie-Boo and I decided to take matters into our own hands and make some snowflakes of our own. We had a blast making these little babies and hanging them from the ceiling in Bethany's room:
And we were feeling mighty proud of them, let me tell you. THEN I walked into the city library and saw THESE:
It was then that I realized I shouldn't go into the paper snowflake-making business because let's face it--the library's snowflakes were way better. (It's okay. I'm over it.) And before you think I'm too weird for taking pictures of the library's decor, I'll have you know the librarian who made them was VERY flattered. She has since added lacy valentine hearts to the snowflakes on the ceiling--I like to think I had a hand in encouraging her talents.
Anyway. After we had our day of snowflake making, Heaven decided to join in on the fun! We woke up to see the REAL THING outside! And the Lord definitely does a better job at snowflake making. (He's even better than the librarian.) Anyway, Bethany was thrilled with the fresh white stuff. And I thought I'd better blog about our fun afternoon in the snow because that's probably the only one we'll have this winter! (Sigh.)
Sledding in the Backyard:
Okay, I realize that's a lot of photos. But I just thought they were all too cute to choose from! And, having said that, here are some more:
Snow Angel #1:
Snow Angel #2:
And if you're wondering whether or not I'm one of those moms who lets her kid eat snow from the backyard . . .
I AM. As long as it's clean-looking, I'm good. It's the American way. And part of a happy childhood, I'm certain. You may have noticed that there are no pictures of me in this post. There are two reasons for that:
1) I was taking the pictures, and
2) I'm a little hesitant to launch pictures of myself in my 1980's pastel pink snowsuit into cyberspace. Call me vain. Call me insecure. But let's just say that it would have to be snowing in a MUCH hotter place for me to even consider it!
Anyway, we had a great time during our one and only major snow day! And if it doesn't snow again, well--there's always good ole paper and scissors!
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