It was a week of snow. Gorgeous big flakes of it. We got hit twice. Saturday, and then again a huge dump on Monday night.
In addition to the beautiful winter landscape, the Christmas preparations have continued. Which of course includes teaching my son the versatility of markers.
Body art!!!
Saturday's snowfall was just like being in a snowglobe.
The flakes were gigantic, and floated slowly to the earth.
The boys and I had fun watching it from the window.
Sage has been working on his wrapping skills. He spent the afternoon wrapping up knick-knacks from around the house and placing them beneath the tree.
We have a Christmas fanatic on our hands!
While Kale pretended to be a holiday traveler. He loaded up his luggage and walked endless miles through the "Denver airport."
Saturday night we had the Johnsons over for dinner.
Sage and Sam played so well together.
Kale and Joanna also took a liking to each other. Kale did try to sit on her several times. But Joanna is one tough chica!
Gryos and falafel for all. They watched the Polar Express together over dinner. So cute!
Sunday brought with it more good food.
Matt's parents send us a box of grapefruit every Christmas season. And EVERYONE is a fan. Particularly, the little boys. Sage and Kale love grapefruit (with a little sugar sprinkled on top). And after we eat the fruit, we squeeze the juice then hand out straws to sip it up. This has become not only a breakfast tradition, but also a great late-night snack.
We did some imaginary camping in the living room.
And a double bath.
(But..every bath is a double bath. So I guess it was really, just a bath.)
I worked on Monday - because we were having some special events that day. Which meant I got Tuesday off. And boy was I glad for the schedule change...
Because when we all woke up on Tuesday morning....we saw this!!
10 inches of snow! And not a drop on the ground when I fell asleep the night before. What fast accumulation!
Matt's employer gave him the ok to work from home. So we called it an official SNOW DAY, and kept the kids home from school. Sage was thrilled!!
After a long romp outdoors, we had a round of hot chocolate.
I've always been an advocate for more snow days. America needs more subtle reminders from Mother Nature to slow down, and enjoy the simple things.
Kids grow up fast....
We found evidence of it in our ornament box...
This is Sage's hand from his very first Christmas when he was just 5 months old.
Merry Christmas!
