The Anderson Way of Life: Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

We love snow! We went to Flagstaff for Christmas and found snow. We all had fun playing in the snow together.

Jeffery built a big snow fort in the back driveway at Grandpa and Grandma Clouses. The boys weren't sure whether they sould climb up it, slide down it, or hide inside it. So they did all three.

Ready, Set, Go!

We found a nice little hill in the woods by Grandpa's house. It was just big enough for the boys to sled on, without Mom getting tired climbing up the hill again and again.

One evening before bed it really started to snow. The next morning, I woke up with Riley standing beside the bed. "I gotta go shovel for Grandma! Let's go!" The boys didn't mind if they had to shovel or play, they were just excited to be in snow.

I was actually excited to have to brush off our truck. I really miss the snow in Tucson.

Riley-man is now a snow-man! That's my boy.

Riley went outside with Aunt Jacque Christmas morning and built a Snowman Trooper.

We had a wonderful White Christmas!

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CarolinaJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Those pictures look wonderful! I just wish we could have some of that snow in Oklahoma... It looks like you are all doing well. I look forward to being able to keep up with you a little better!
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LeannJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:09 PM
hahaha... I love the snowflakes! Its so beautiful. Looks like you're already ahead of me on the blogging abilities, cuz I don't have a cool background at all.
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CamilleJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:09 PM
So fun you have always been a snow gal since you were born in a storm. Happy late B day btw. Love your blog it looks great!!! WOW flag DID get a lot of snow...glad you like it so much...i wish i did too. I like it but NOT love it and wish it would only hang around for December =) Your so cute with your snow brush all excited!
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Clouse FamilyFebruary 18, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Madelyn and I really like your blog. We are waiting to see some new pictures of your cute little family. Come see us soon.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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