Most of the time it certainly didn’t feel like winter in the Sierra Nevadas. The outside temperature topped out around 55 or 60 most days and the sky was bright and clear. Snow is a beautiful thing when its not old and dirty but those balmy temps sure make playing outside a lot easier and a little more fun (less concern of frostbite).
This snow was a whole lot easier to shape than the November snow. This snow actually packed together and we were able to create several snow people, a couple snow dogs (fashioned after my Uncle’s dog Dixie that Claire kept calling Skippy) and a snow bunny.
See what I mean? No hat and Meme is only wearing a fleece. I like to tell myself Claire was bundled up because she’s been battling a cold but the truth of the matter is mom forgot another jacket option for her.
Meme and Claire checking out the newly renovated sledhill (thanks to Daddy). This has become Claire’s preferred way to travel.
Snow angels with PopPop.
Making sure PopPop continued his snow angel endeavor.
Mom’s turn to sled with Claire. I took full advantage since last year I was pregnant and didn’t get to sled.
Dad and Claire intensely concentrating on their sled run. I think Josh is grooming her for the US Bobsled team.
Conor’s first sled run (don’t worry it was a very gentle slope).
Claire’s favorite passtime, eating snow.
Conor’s first time out of state, Stateline, CA/NV
Making Tortilla Soup with Meme (the stove wasn’t on).
Can’t find mittens? Socks work pretty well.
Adventures with the family Smith 