SNOW! We were all very excited to have several inches of snow!
Schools were closed, including Holden's and Daddy's, so we were able to hunker down and enjoy the frozen landscape!
Holden and Mama built a lovely snow woman named Katrina (named after a snow woman in a book we read recently). The next day we added a snow fort, complete with a window, to our yard decor.
There was also much sledding to be had! It's a good workout too!
Holden tried pulling Mama on the sled--this is "sled view". It was a slow ride. :)
Even Iona got a ride! She thoroughly enjoyed her soft journey around the yard.
Daddy was able to ski from the house to the local forest lands and nearby lake.
Our winter wonderland graced us with its beauty for about a week before it melted away in the rain. We're hoping we get another round or two before winter gives way to spring. It's been a pretty mild season thus far so we may need to plan a trip to the mountains. Before we do, perhaps we should buy the little one some gloves of her own!
With the gift of snow, freshly fallen, we were also celebrating a gift of life!
Holden was born four years ago! What a gift indeed!
She's a wonderfully clever, active and fun-loving four year old, who keeps us busy beyond belief!
Some of her favorite activities as of late are coloring, craft projects (painting being her favorite), dancing and going to school. Holden enjoys telling stories, reading books and watching The Wonder Pets (a show about 3 school pets that save baby animals in trouble).
Nani and Papa braved the snow-covered roads to join us for the party!
Daddy wrote Holden an acrostic poem, using her name, to hang in her room.
Mama made an "under the sea" cake with extra frosting,
because Holden doesn't eat cake, but she does eat frosting! :)
Happy Birthday Holden!
We love YOU!
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