Confused?!

I think the weather here got very confused a couple weeks ago when it snowed several inches at my parents house!! (Ironically we only live about 15 minutes away and it did not snow at all here!) The girls enjoyed playing in it while it lasted though! Hopefully we will get some next winter and the snowsuits I bought THIS year that never got used might get worn!

15 Minutes of Snow

We had one of the warmest winters on record. But a couple days ago we actually had some snow!! OK, so it only snowed for about fifteen minutes....but it was a lot and big snowflakes. And it was just enough time for the girls (who have been wanting snow all winter) to get on their coats and boots and enjoy it while it lasted. Maybe next year....

Not Again!!

Yes, this is the scene right now...another 2-3 inches of snow falling!!! Just when the last of the past snow storm was melting!! I am hoping that my poor hubby who just put in a 12 hour day can get home from Seattle!!
UPDATE: We now have SIX inches of snow...Jason did a 360 in his car in Seattle....decided to wait an hour for the Bremerton ferry instead of driving around...was going 5 mph coming home and spun out and ran into a side concrete wall (no damage done) to only get stuck (as usual) getting into our development. After shoveling his way with no success, a nice good Samaritan towed him into our court and he parked at the top of the hill. I spent the whole night shoveling our driveway and walkway so it won't all freeze or block us in....and in my husband's words, "I am AWESOME!" Hoping this stops soon!!

Still Snowing & Baking

Well, it snowed ALL DAY again today and we have a good foot out there! While it is EXTREMELY beautiful to watch and lots of fun to play in (we felt like kids again), with no truck, snow tires, chains or 4 wheel drive....we are pretty much snowed in!! Not that I would want to be driving around in this stuff anyways. It is definitely changing our plans and altering our to do lists, but coming at a very important time to remember what this season is truly all about. We have enjoyed family time around the fire, baking in the kitchen and whatever of our "must dos" don't get done before Christmas...oh well. We have heard more snow is expected in a couple days, so could be a very interesting week ahead! Poor Jason has not been able to make it in to work since Thursday as the buses aren't running, the roads are bad and Seattle is having the same problems we are!! So today I made a few more recipes (click on pic to get), and we had lots of fun in the SNOW....check it out.

Waiting for Mama to come back from a walk

Just going for a winter stroll

Getting ready to build a snowman

We had to put her somewhere!

Yes, she is eating the snow..EVERYWHERE

Well, the girls were getting cold, so our snowMAN turned into a snowbaby

although, I think it looks like a puppy face

coming back from my walk, could barely walk in the thick snow!

eating snow

sled time

Jason had to get one in too!

7 inches and counting...

Frosty Fun

***Sorry, this is a LONG post, but for my mom who is still in NYC, and Angel misses her!!***

Today we woke up to a beautiful cover of winter white!! We had about 3-4 inches and decided to make the best of it since we couldn't go anywhere and Jason ended up having to stay home. Angel went out to enjoy it with her papa...that is after we bundled her up so much that poor thing could barely even stand up straight and walk let alone bend over. I laughed so hard when she kept falling over at first...but hey, at least she would be warm!! I must go look for a snowsuit once we can get out! While she wanted to mostly just eat the snow....she and Papa had some snow ball throws, made snow angels, made a snowman, and enjoyed some sled time, although Angel had to lay down on her belly since she kept falling over sitting up!! I know, I took a lot of pics and video, but what is a mama supposed to do? We don't get snow that often!!

I know rude parents, but it was so funny, poor thing couldn't bend over or get up she was so padded with clothes!!

Eating Snow

Sled Time

Throwing Snowballs

Snow Angels

Is Angelica under all those layers?

First Snow

...this is what we woke up to Sunday morning...it started falling Saturday night. We probably only got about two inches...but it isn't supposed to get above freezing all week...so maybe we will get more...need to get to the grocery store and post office first please!! Emma loved "dat" (that) pointing to snow and reminded me of last year when Angel would see snow and called it "ho-ho"...I guess she associated it with Christmas....so sweet. Stay warm!