I realize that the shocking news of snow in Minnesota is not so shocking to those who live there, or to those that watch the news. However, you may not know that there isn't snow in Kansas. I think it snowed a dusting last month, but the grass is still present and we don't have to wear boots. We can go outside without freezing our noses off. I like it. I like it a whole lot.
Minnesota is setting records with the snow fall that has come this December. I have lost track of accumulated inches....maybe 36? The bottom line is, there is a whole lot of snow. We could see the gradual increase of white stuff on our drive up for Christmas. The drifts became larger, until they were taller than Jason.
We stopped at a rest area that was full of dirty slush in southern Minnesota. We then remembered what it was like to live with this stuff, not to mention living with kids in this stuff. Having our three little ones file out of the mini van, onto the mess on the ground, and then back in to their car seats - while stepping on items that had made it to the ground during our road trip (blankets, paper, stuffed animals) made for some crabby parents.
"Don't kick the snow while wearing your tennis shoes!"
"Take your shoes off!" as the climbed back in the van.
"Don't step on your favorite sleep blanket!"
Can you see the dirty wetness invading our warm, dry van?
And then came the kids whining......
"I'm FREEZING!!!"
"My feet are all wet!"
"How much longer until we get there????" O.k. That one isn't related to the snow. But they do ask that a few times on the drive.
Jason and I were so thankful that we don't have that routine everyday. But packed in the van was a giant duffel bag full of snow gear to outfit our whole crew, so that we could enjoy the white fluffy snow and get over our bad attitude.
"Don't kick the snow while wearing your tennis shoes!"
"Take your shoes off!" as the climbed back in the van.
"Don't step on your favorite sleep blanket!"
Can you see the dirty wetness invading our warm, dry van?
And then came the kids whining......
"I'm FREEZING!!!"
"My feet are all wet!"
"How much longer until we get there????" O.k. That one isn't related to the snow. But they do ask that a few times on the drive.
Jason and I were so thankful that we don't have that routine everyday. But packed in the van was a giant duffel bag full of snow gear to outfit our whole crew, so that we could enjoy the white fluffy snow and get over our bad attitude.
Snow.
I like it on a temporary basis -with the right amount of outerwear to keep us warm and family to encourage playing on the tundra. It can be pretty fun.
Samuel, Owen and Daddy snuggling in a snow bank.
Daddy and Samuel sledding at the Tracy's house.
Ella braving the hill.
Daddy and Sam at the bottom of the run.
Samuel - on the way out of a snow tunnel.
Grandpa Larry and Owen while more snow is falling....
Owen "helping" shovel the accumulation.
Sarah -- I'm glad to hear you're not missing it too much since we've basically ZERO amounts this year...Since I'm from here, I'll always "stick up" for here, but I admit, though I like snow, I'm glad we don't get much of it because I too dislike the mess.
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