Let it snow, let it snow, let it!

Ahhh, snow!

 Yesterday Anacortes was covered in a blanket of white, as we watched 8 inches of powdery fun fall all around us. And although we had to skip gymnastics and Michael's teaching schedule got a bit fouled up, we are still thankful for this gift of winter and all the joy it brings with it!

My new exercise program consists of putting on 4 layers of clothing and running through knee deep snow while pulling a squealing three year old on a sled. It's a great workout!

And I'm rewarded with beautiful smiles!

Michael also got some exercise! He was thrilled to get the opportunity to go for a ski, something he hasn't yet been able to do this season. So, he skied right from our house to Whistle Lake.

Even little Iona got out in the snow. She was thrilled. Really.  :)

                      Holden loves the snow. She loves the feel of it. The look of it. The taste of it.

 

Speaking of tasting, snow days call for baking, it's just necessary, so we made cookies! 

They were not only delicious, but works of art as well!

The "H" was the first to go! Yum!

 After our mid-day cookie snack, Holden and Daddy went to a neary-by churchyard for more fun. The next four photos are taken in what we call "dolphin mode"--a fast succession of photos so you don't miss a single move. This camera setting comes in handy when you have a 3 year old.

 Here Holden is showing off some of her new-found gymnastics skills!

Our new family portrait! 

Well, at least until Spring comes....Spring IS coming...isn't it?