Let it Snow!

Yesterday was Brandon's first (official) day back at work, it was Parker's first day back at daycare, and it was our first BIG snow this winter! What a day! Parker and Brandon were happy to get out in the cold, snowy weather (because it meant that Parker got to wear his snow boots and tromp around the driveway). Brandon spent his day at work and Parker spent the day with his buddies at Sherry's house...meanwhile, Andrew and I got to stay warm indoors and have a very quiet day at home (with Bella, of course). I couldn't believe how much snow we got! It just kept falling and falling and falling.

Brandon told Parker he would pick him up early (around 4:00 pm), and when Brandon showed up to get him early, Parker said, "Dad, I wanted you to come sooner, you didn't come get me early enough!" He's too smart!! When Parker and Brandon came home, they got all bundled up (Parker even exclaiming, "Am I going to wear THOSE pants..those are funny pants?!") and they headed outside...well, Andrew was napping, so I followed them out with the camera and got a few shots of these silly boys. Of course, Parker's neighborhood buddies were outside enjoying the white powder, so it made the evening even more fun!

When we came inside we enjoyed bowls of chili, with some "indoor s'more's" and hot chocolate for dessert! What a fun way to spend this snow day!!


Getting ready to go outside....Parker is already at the age where he doesn't want to stop and let me take his picture. Geez, Mom, can't we go outside already!




Parker loves the snow...last year when we had ALL of that snow, we stayed out for hours!! Well...Brandon and Parker were out there for at least an hour and a half. It kept on falling!




Parker and his neighbor buddies LOVE to play outside together and this is the first time they've been able to play together in the snow! In the summer time, as soon as we pull in the driveway at 5:00 pm, all of the neighbor boys (10 little boys!) are out running from driveway to driveway playing and laughing. Well, today was the first time they got to play together in the snow and they had so much fun together! We love these neighborhood buddies!




Andrew had a good day indoors and he can't wait until the first snow of 2012, when he will be able to go out and play with his friend buddies! (Yes, there are more boys on our street that are Andrew's age!)



I'm sure we have many more years of getting bundled up and playing in the snow...and this year was extra exciting because Parker's little memory is in full swing and he is remembering everything that happens in his life...including the excitement of the first snow!