Cold and White

After our great trip to Big Bear, I'm finally scrapping 10 minute together to add a few new photos to the blog.

This first photo is in Grandma's studio, looking out toward their patio. Difficult to tell in this shot, but it was virtually a wall of snow out that sliding glass door! The snow was nearly to the top of their chain link fence around the dog run (almost 6 feet) and there was about 5 feet on the patio! But the squirrels and birds managed to make it onto the porch for food. Jack loved watching them come so close. Of course, Gracie loved to bark at them. Our watch dog...she protected us from all the ferocious woodland creatures!

This was taken on our way to Aunt Susie's for dinner. Jack was wearing his new outfit that Daddy bought for him on State Street. Collared shirt, white sweater and even a tweed sports coat

complete with suede elbow patches and collar. He was very handsome, and really out-shined all of us that night. He had Buzz and Woody with him for an exciting night out on the town!

Other than driving, the trip really centered around the beautiful new snow. In addition to tubing, we played for quite a while right outside the house. We tried to build Jack's first snowman, but honestly the snow was too fresh and fluffy. It was like trying to build a snowman with sawdust! We made the first ball and then gave in to snowballs instead. Jack had an absolute blast. Gracie did too! They both romped and crawled around in the deep stuff for about an hour. Daddy taught Jack how to make snowballs and throw them at Gracie.

We also tried to do snow angels, but honestly...

IT WAS JUST SO SOFT AND DEEP! It was really a glorious day. A good time was had by all. Jack finally whined a little and grabbed at his wrist. Turns out, his mittens slid down and they were packed with snow around the wrists. He was already red from the cold. But, he was so well bundled that this wrists were the ONLY thing that got cold. Back in the house for some hot chocolate, tons of lasagna and more playtime with Gracie and Ruby. We had a fantastic time.