Snow Day!!!!

Dear Abigail,

Friday morning you woke up, came running down the stairs, shook me awake and said "MOM, IT'S SNOWING!!!! That means it's Christmas!!!"  Part of your statement was correct...

Yep, sure enough, it had snowed a pretty white blanket all over our neighborhood.  School was immediately canceled, as the least bit of snow makes everyone go into a frenzy and since the day before  was a no school day due to Parent Teacher conferences, and the day before was a no school day because it was a Wednesday, I decided you needed a playmate for the day.  Who to call, who to call?  Why Ellie of course!!!! Thankfully they hadn't left yet to go to her school so Uncle Jaybee was able to drop her off on his way.  Hooray, everyone gets to play in the snow (and have someone to play with!!!)

We all got bundled up, put our snow pants on and our snow boots on...

 And off to the snow we go!!!!

 It was a beautiful day, so it was a nice day to play in snow.

 We had a little trouble making a snowman, partly because the snow wouldn't stick together and also because your sister did a face plant in the snow that put her in a "I want to be held" mood, understandably so.  So I made each of you a snow ball and you both were pretty happy with that!

And then you tried to make it bigger...

 We walked down the street and played in the open fields a little and then decided we needed to warm up, even if that sun was shining.  On the way home you found a 'frozen pond' and decided to break all the ice up!  That I think was your favorite activity.  Well, aside from trying to make your snowball bigger!

 Oh, but wait, I think this was Ellie's favorite part!!  When we got in, we had hot chocolate with a few extra toppings!

 After one sip, you decided you didn't really want it, and needed to warm up the old fashion way...

 Ellie, on the other hand, took her precious time sipping her cocoa!!

 You girls had a blast in the snow and Mommy loved seeing you both play and make snow angels, but...

 I have to say, the best part of Ellie coming over was occupying your time.  Because of that, Mommy took a few minutes to herself and enjoyed the beautiful snow day, sitting fire side!!  

Love you!!!