ScrumpyDaddy

Posted by Rachel

On Saturday December, 19th we had a first day of snow. It snowed all day long. When we got up in the morning I would say we had at least 2 inches on the ground. I told Abby to go look out the window. She looked out our bedroom window and said, “There’s snow out there.” We went down had breakfast and then all got ready, except for Zach, to go out and play in the snow. Zach took his morning nap, which worked out great because then both Dave and I could go outside. Zach is 5 months old and not quite old enough to be outside for an extended period of time even with his snow suite.

We took out the snow pants, boots, mittens, hat, and winter coat. By the way, the snow pants, boots, hat, and mittens were all from our local Salvation Army store (less than $10.00 for all 4). The Salvation Army store is great for kids who grow out of things so quick and can only use things like snow pants and boots for 1 year. Anyways, Dave and I put on our long underwear, we don’t have snow pants, and got our hats and gloves on. The 3 of us headed outside to enjoy the snow.

It was beautiful outside. It wasn’t very windy and with all our layers on it didn’t feel too cold. The snow was still falling, but it was just lightly falling to make the perfect winter scene. Abby immediately went out in the snow. She wanted to make snow angels. She made at least 5 or 6 angels while we were outside. She really wanted to make snow balls and a snowman, but the snow was too fluffy and soft to make those. Not quite wet enough snow. We will have to wait until later in the season.

Abby had tons of fun anyways. We got out the sleds and pulled her around a little bit. We also went sled ridding. We have a hill for a backyard so Mommy and Abby went down the hill together many times on the blue and orange sleds we have. Abby laughed each time and wanted to keep going.

We stayed outside for about an hour before it started to feel cold on our faces. We knew it was time to come in and Abby was ready. It was a wonderful time. Days like this are why winter is so great. I am just glad it wasn’t a work day and I didn’t have to drive in it.

Abby’s Snow Angel