snow wonder

we got snow today. a lot of snow. more snow than the total we had in the five years we lived in the mountains. the kids were abuzz with excitement last night as we said our prayers, and i knew they'd be up earlier than normal this morning, rushing to their windows to see what the world had in store. it's amazing how some white precipitation can transform the outside into a magical wonderland.

it's also amazing how woefully unprepared we were, although understandable, given recent history. chris hit a few stores yesterday in search of sleds -- none to be found. (thankfully, my parents came through, and brought us a few. not quite sure what a couple of 60-year olds are doing with a supply of sleds in their basement, but hey, it helped us out.) then we realized we lacked any waterproof pants. we found a pair at target for liam last night, but nothing in susanna's size. she frolicked today wearing a pair of hot pink leggings under a pair of black knit leggings under a pair of liam's sweatpants, and didn't seem to mind a bit.

sledding, snowballs, a sorry attempt at a snowman, snow angels ... snow wonder they loved it!