Fun in the Snow...Here We Come!!

So, after being teased several times so far this winter with a chance for some snow, we finally got some.  Still doesn't even come close to an Erie Snowfall, but it did the trick nonetheless...the kids were thrilled.  The girls had a few friends over and we headed out for some fun in the snow!

I realized today that I may need to go and see what I can find in terms of proper snow attire for the girls...their snowpants from last year just weren't quite cutting it in my mind, but they didn't seem to care :)

Here is the gang ready for some adventures in the snow...


Grady ,Megan, Alayna, Alexia & Brody

It was COLD out there today (or maybe I've just become a bit of a whimp since leaving Erie), but the kids seemed to have a lot of fun :) 

Of course, first on the list of fun was making some SNOW ANGELS...(notice the length of Alexia's snowpants...I'm such a neglectful mom!)

Then, they all wanted their turn on the swings.  Good thing the other kids had a chance to swing before Megan, because once she got on the swing...that is where she stayed...she was in her glory (probably because she didn't have to touch or walk in the snow after that, but could still be outside "playing" with the other kids!  She had a great time, which is what counts! 

Here are a few other shots from our time outdoors, before we headed in for some hot chocolate...

It occurred to me again today what a truly great friend Alexia has found in Alayna...these girls love each other so much!  It is so nice that our families now live so close and they can have spontaneous playdates and get-togethers!  It's hard for me to believe that my friendship with my best friend, Brenda, started at the same age that these two girls are...I imagine they will be lifelong friends, too!!!