Snow Days

It is snowing! We are currently visiting my parents who live in northern Virginia. So far, we've gotten about four inches, but we are no where near done yet. This is a big deal, especially to the girls because it is the first time ever that they've played in snow.

Even though it took Brooks an extra day to drive up because of the terrible road conditions, the snow has been a treat to us here. On Saturday when it started snowing, I put out a metal bowl to collect snow in. A few hours later, when it was full, the girls devoured it. I know that sounds weird, but they did. They actually thought it was the coolest thing ever.

Anna Brooke has had the most fun out of all of us playing outside in the cold! On Saturday we borrowed the neighbors snow clothes (we don't need much of that living in the South). Emma Kate was given a couple of little one-piece snow outfits, circa 1983. She pretty much looked hilarious in her Eskimo get-up. Her cheeks have gotten so red and dried out from this winter weather, plus she gets cold a little more easily than her big sister, so she didn't stay out too long on Saturday. 

On Monday, when Daddy finally got here, we went out some more. This time, for a bit longer. It wasn't actually snowing while we were out playing, so that made it a bit more tolerable, especially for Emma Kate. She would not let me pick her up for very long. She kept saying "walk! walk!" when I held her. She really enjoyed attempting to trek through the snowy terrain of the front yard.

We've been having a great time! It's snowing tonight, and they expect another 3-6 inches. What are we going to do with ourselves!!?

 

Yes, she's riding the trike in the snow. 

Those poor red cheeks!

  

snow angel!

... and on Sunday

 

The outfit was a bit cuter the second day we went out.

  

  

Please don't hold me, Daddy! I want to walk!

  

Snowball fight with Nana!