snow day part 2

The third time we got snow, it packed a little bit of a wallop. There were parts of our yard that had 6 inches of snow, making this more actual snow (as in, not ice that looks like snow) than I've seen in the last 4 years combined. Hannah had a lot of fun attempting to make a snow man for the first time and lasted much longer this day than she did the first two days.Clara, on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with the snow and stayed inside the whole time.

Ice and snow days

We had several days this year of ice and snow. The first day was pretty wimpy and melted completely before the day was over, but the second ice storm was stronger and we were able to go out and play in it for a bit. But, of course, we don't have any actual cold weather gear and three year old girls are not exactly known for their toughness, so we weren't out there very long before they were done. But Hannah did get to make her first snow angel so I call it a win.

Stock show!

Every February, there is a big stock show that happens in Fort Worth. It goes on for weeks, and there are always tons of animals to see. We have gone for the last 3 years. This year was the best yet, mostly because of the girls' ages. Hannah was much more outgoing and adventurous about being near the animals. She even rode a pony for the first time! And Clara loved being able to run around and see everything (last year she was still stoller bound and hated it). Also, the weather was really nice. It was a little chilly, like 15 degrees cooler than the rest of the week had been, but considering that last year I think it was only 32 degrees when we went, it was awesome!

       This rooster was crowing up a storm. The girls loved it and they both talked about it for weeks.

waiting "patiently" for the petting zoo

This is Rosie, Hannah's pony. I'm still a little surprised by how good Hannah did!

YEE HAW!!!!!!!!

Christmas day

We had a few "Santa" gifts laid out for the girls on Christmas morning, like a kitchen and easel and a box of puzzles. They also each got a few small things in their stockings. We played for a little while before getting dressed and going to Dan's parent's house for breakfast. There, they got their biggest and most beloved present, their very own trampoline. We came back around lunch time, and my dad and Steve helped Dan put it up. It took almost the entire afternoon, but it was worth it. The giggling was completely out of control. They can't get enough of it.