Snow Days

Glorious, pure, white, pristine snow has fallen upon us once again! Around this household we love it and even though it is almost March, I welcome the six plus inches. As soon as Noelle was carried out into the living room Tuesday morning and glanced outside, her face lit up and with much enthusiasm she said, "Yook Mommy Bear, yots of snow!".

Soon after eating a very weak breakfast Noelle was calling for "Cup-o-snow, peas!". When I was a little girl we always looked forward to big snow falls and my Dad would slip on boots and trudge out to find a clean pile. One without dog prints and or other unnamed things, and then fill three cups of snow for us kiddies to indulge in. I find myself doing the same for Noelle and she enjoys it as much as I did. Oh, the simple pleasures in life, a cup of snow!

Later Aunt CeeCee once again came to visit and spend time with all of us. Noelle conned her into playing in the snow. Despite not having any snow gear Charlotte went out anyways. Sledding and sliding, the snow was a haven of pure fun.

Again, today, Friday, the snow has been floating down from the heavens. This weekend will be one filled with much time outside. To all those haters of snow out there, come on over and we'll show you a good time. There is nothing like a two year old, cheeks and nose red as an apple, begging to stay out a "yittle bit yonger" as she runs and eats as much snow as possible, to make one appreciate it.


Here is a little recipe for Snow Ice Cream to make you feel like a child again:

8 cups snow or crushed ice
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together and serve immediately!