Friday, February 14, 2014

More Snow!



The last 'snow storm' kept us indoors for a few days. There wasn't a ton of snow to make it worth getting all bundled up, stand in the snow for 5 minutes, and then come inside because there was nothing to do. However, this week's storm was a little different. We have easily gotten more than 6" of snow over the last few days. On Wednesday, we were excited to be able to bundle up and get out for a little while with Cal. Once we got outside, the sleet started coming down pretty hard, and the wind had picked up a good bit. We were pretty chilly and didn't like the sleet pelting us in the face. However, we were able to play for a few minutes and take a walk around the neighborhood before heading back inside.
Because we live in the south, and don't expect weather like this often, Callen does not have a wardrobe conducive to cold weather! So, we had to do the best with what we had in order to keep him warm and dry while outside. This is us trying some of our cold weather gear on him to help keep him dry!! 
Our little Russian!
 We ended up not putting him in this outfit, but used his own clothes and just kept him from lying directly in the snow! 

We did a little snowboarding...

and then went 'sledding' in dad's spray skirt for kayaking...

finally we headed out for a quick walk in the neighborhood...




Thursday was a much better day for getting out to play. The sun was brightly shining, and it was much warmer than the day before. By the time we got out with Callen (due to naps and daddy working), the icy areas had melted down and the snow was pretty soft and slushy. We weren't able to go sledding down the big hills, but we borrowed a sled from our neighbors and took Callen in the yard!
Just chillin'
Being pulled through the snow


Take off down the hill

More downhill sledding
We had a good time with the little guy, and look forward to snow storms in the years to come when he can run around and play in it. Sledding, building snowmen, making snow angels, and snowball fights are going to be a blast. Doug and I enjoy this stuff now, but it is more fun (and socially acceptable!) when you have a kid to do it with!!!!!!!!!

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