I'm not a huge fan of the snow (that whole cold AND wet thing kind of ruins it for me) but I do have to admit that when we moved to North Carolina, I missed it.
It's just so beautiful. When I go outside during a snowstorm, there is this silence- this peace- about it that puts me at ease... The air is cleaner, crisper and more fresh during a snow storm- the earth seems to spin a bit more slowly and it makes me look back and reflect upon the things that I cherish most.
This year is our first year to really get Ilyana out in the snow to play, and so far we have had a couple of really fun days... Here's a quick recap for all who are interested.
Sunday 12/14/2008
Out to the park in the snow!
No, dada, I can go by myself!
see?
Ilyana's friend Landon recovering graciously from a fall!
She still loves the swing, even with ice on the bottom freezing her little butt off!
Our snow doggie. Isn't he cute?
Dada joins the Ruggle for a swing.
Thrilled little rugg.
My brave girl.
Giant snow
Some final spins on the way out...Saturday, 12/21/2008
Out in the snowstorm!
We went walking down the rail trail and found a nice snowbank to sled on, and the fun began. Well, fun for some... Others were not so keen:
After her first sled down the hill with Dada. Not a big fan of the fluffy white stuff... yet.
This is where she was reaching out to me saying, "Want Momma!" Don't worry, I picked her up as soon as the shot was taken... hehe.
But then she saw Landon having fun...
And Dada having fun...
After her first sled down the hill with Dada. Not a big fan of the fluffy white stuff... yet.
This is where she was reaching out to me saying, "Want Momma!" Don't worry, I picked her up as soon as the shot was taken... hehe.
But then she saw Landon having fun...
And Dada having fun...
And she decided the snow wasn't all bad. 
She didn't even get too scared when a couple of snowmobiles zipped past us.
After the fun, we slowly made our way home... Past the lit-up wreaths and lampposts...
And back to our lit-up house. 
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