Snow Day, Fun Day!

We have not seen snow in years!  Adeline was just one when we had the last big snow so this might as well have been a "first" for her.   Definitely was for Lillian!

This was the view from Lillian's window this morning.  I opened it right after she woke up and she said "Whoa, Mama, how'd it do dat?"

Adeline looked out her window and said "Man, I'm not swinging on those swings today!"  As soon as we walked outside Adeline made a beeline to wipe the snow off the swing seats. "Just in case I do want to swing later."

Lillian was hesitant about putting on multiple layers of clothing to go outside this morning. (side note: Lillian spends most of her time naked, in her cheer leading costume, or in her ballet-o-tard. None of which seemed appropriate for a snow day.)  After much struggling we got her completely bundled up and she looked to be on the verge of tears.  She insisted on taking her mimi with her outside but almost tripped over it going down the steps. Thus the scarf.  She kept it on all day and there were no more tears!

Our street has a great hill, one that we climbed many many times today.

Snow angel.

Hot chocolate tea party!

Adeline figured out that she can eat snow after she saw some "big kids" doing it.

We sledded the snow right off our street and set  out to find another hill…Lillian promptly fell asleep.

Our sweet neighbor showing her how to sled.

After a good rest this afternoon Adeline and I set out to build a snowman.  The snow was more powder-like and not good for snowman building.  We had to fill water pitchers up and make snowballs in my mop bucket.  It was a process and extremely entertaining to all the people walking by our house this afternoon.  After 20 minutes and only a football sized ball Adeline suggested we make a smaller snowman.  She hopped up and ran inside (tracking snow all the way to her room) and came back outside presenting me with Olaf, the funny snowman from the movie Frozen.  You know I like a challenge.  She gathered the snow in the mop bucket and poured the water. I attempted to make an Olaf and according to Adeline I succeeded.  It was really cute for about 13 seconds.  Enough time to take this picture!

Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas!  This was truly a magical year for Adeline.  She knew all about Santa and her excitement was contagious.  She made sure Lillian knew exactly what was happening. Sweet Lillian got sick the day before Christmas and was not 100% on Christmas Eve.  We took her to church and dinner and she slowly started to feel a little better.  

After church we came home to make cookies for Santa.  Lillian loved making the cookies but then just wanted to snuggle.

The Kings had everyone over for dinner that night. It was a lovely evening and I was glad to get this picture.  Not sure I have ever taken a picture with all three siblings!

We raced home to be in bed before Santa got to Raleigh.  Lillian was up at the crack of dawn but Adeline slept until 7:30.  Once both girls were awake we made them sit on the top step and wait for us get the fire started.  This was Adeline's face when she first saw all her goodies.

Before I go any further I think it is interesting to see the before and after...

There were many many wardrobe changes throughout the morning.  They went from pjs to dress up to night gowns to bathing suits back to dress up and then back to bathing suits.

Adeline got a vet kit which means Hattie will be getting check-ups regularly.

Santa left a cookie for Hattie in her stocking!

After we had opened all our presents, cleaned up and ate breakfast, Nonni and Poppy stopped by with more gifts!

 

SO much fun.  Everyone needed a nap.  Luke and Adeline took theirs in front of the fire.

Refreshed from our naps we headed to the Murrays for Christmas dinner. 

Great picture of Riley and Luke.  

Cashwell, Nonni and the girls dancing with the snowman.

A Murray tradition, poppers!

A family picture of the Kings.

And then one last present from SueSue and company.

It was a wonderful, marvelous Christmas!  Cant believe it is over!

I will end it with this last picture.  Adeline got an Anna costume from the movie Frozen.  You can't see them but there are boots under her skirt that complete the outfit.  She said that the boots make her go faster on her Scooter.  It is quite a sight to see her flying down the driveway with her cape flowing behind her.