Snow Day
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Around here it doesn't take much for schools to close due to snow (often they close at just the threat of snow).
We actually get snow maybe once or twice a winter.
This little bit of white stuff you see in the photo above closed all the area schools and was completely gone by noon. Mother Nature did tease us a bit throughout the day with a couple hard snowfalls, a bit of accumulation, and then sun that would melt all possibility of it really being a snow day.
It turned out to be a great chance to do a day of photo documentation. Here's what I captured throughout the day:
6:30am | Early morning excitement. Simon exclaiming, "How'd I get so lucky?"
6:35am | Hair brushing, face washing, tooth brushing. Followed by breakfast and Sesame Street.
9:00am | Time to go outside. I'm glad we went out early because there really wasn't any left later in the day. It was also cool because it really started coming down while we were out there which was very fun.
We walked around to check out the front yard and that's when it really started coming down.
And then we were just cold.
We headed back inside where Simon watched a movie and Anna and I played in her room.
10:00am | Oh self-timer I love you so.
11:00am | We headed out for an errand and to grab some lunch. The snow was completely gone when we left the house.
Noon | When we returned home it started again. I had high hopes that this round would stick. It did, but again, just for a bit.
12:30pm | What snow day would be complete without lego-building time?
While Simon built a pyramid, Anna built towers.
And played with her Playmobil Take-A-Long Farm (awesome toy).
And made pizza.
And took a nap.
And this is what it looked like outside when she went down. Full sun.
And I tried to get a bit of work in while she slept and Simon kept building.
3:00pm | When she woke up it was back to playing, annoying Simon by trying to sneak legos, reading books, playing in her kitchen in just her diaper after eating too many goldfish crackers and getting sick, etc. Life is really busy when you're two.
As the afternoon came to a close we watched Mary Poppins and then had grilled cheese and apples for dinner when Daddy came home.
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Some of my greatest pictures of my daughter are her snow days. We live in OH and we average 3-5 snow days each year and she is a Senior this year and still loves to play in the snow! Loved your pictures of Simon and Anna!
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Love that first one. Such a classic shot.
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The play therapist in me is lovin all these shots of play!
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A fun home day!
And Ali, next time you do a Q&A ... would you mind sharing where you got that turnabout book holder in Anna's room?? Was it an antiquing find???
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Hi Cass - yes, I found that at a local antique fair two years ago. One of my favorite finds :).
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Such beautiful photos! I love all the ones of them together, and the one of you and Anna on the floor together. :) It's so funny - I never imagined that you would have so little snow, being so far north as you are. That's what snow looks like around our house here in Houston, Texas. And even the *chance* of snow is enough to shut down our entire city. Of course I think winter is over for us by now as it has been 80 degrees (F) the last few days.
I think I need to take a vacation in the upper Midwest! This southern girl is craving some REAL snow! :)
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What a beautiful and beautifully documented day. Love the very 1st picture of them both looking up in awe :)
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Thank you, Ali, for letting us see into your life. Your kids are so precious - looks like they are very close. Little Anna is so cute with her haircut, and Simon, of course is as handsome as ever!
It is so interesting to hear about 'snow days' in the comments. I live in Northern Alberta, and snow days are as everyday as winter life. We do have 'cold' days, where the buses don't run at -40 or colder. In recent years, we haven't had a lot of them.
Keep warm and have a great day.
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I can't even comprehend -40.
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Here in NC, snow has the same effect. Sometimes just the fear of snow is enough for a snow day. We do sometimes get snow and ice and when we do, school can be closed for a week because we are not equipped for plowing. Glad you all enjoyed your snow day!
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so simple yet so great. I sent this on to my daughter to show her how "doable" this is. Hopefully she will try this as it is a great way to keep a record to look back on in years to come.
Can I ask a silly question?? How do you make the vertical stroke next to the time. I can't seem to find it on the keypad. Is this a photoshop thing? Would love to know.
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thanks for that Ali. I knew it would be something simple like that. It's easy when you know how!!! LOL thanks
Hi Christina - on my keypad (it's a mac) it's right above the "return" key. You have to hold down the shift key to activate it - otherwise you get a \.
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You MUST have the old fisher price set. LOVE IT! My Mum still has it at her house and the kids love to play with it. [It used to be mine and my brothers] Looks like you had a great snow day. Great memories to make together.
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We don't get snow days here. We get snow!! Lots of snow but no time off school. There was only one day this winter when the school buses didn't run but everyone else had to go to school. Love the photo of Anna in her purple coat and accessories! She is just a doll!
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Saw the weather report and thought about you guys, A little snow is a good thing. Here in Nebraska we are sick of snow, we want spring!!
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Snow days are made for fun and I see this is no exception for your family. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Aww, what fun and what a cute duo. Thanks so much for always sharing these memories with us, Ali. My son is 6 and we eventually want to have a little daughter (or son) to follow, but was always worried if their age gap would be too big to cross. (My older brother and I always fought constantly. We are six years apart.) But seeing Simon and Anna reassures me that, someday, if we're blessed, they'll get along just fine. =)
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It's been really great Nina - they are just started to push each other's buttons more :) but it's all good.
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We aussies are loving these pictures. My son is soooooo jealous!!!
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I hardly ever post a comment but I stalk your blog all the time. I love seeing the comparisons in our lives, even though we don't know each other and we live so far apart.:)
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Saw this online and thought I would share. I think a Letter A bookshelf would look great in your new office!!!
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Saw this online and thought I would share. I think a Letter A bookshelf would look great in your new office!!!
http://www.rshcatalog.com/product/Letter-A-Bookshelf/Home_Office
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Up here in the Puget Sound area we got a rare late February snow event (thank you Canada). My school had a 2 hour late start but my daughter's school closed. I must have taken 49 photos of the snow so far. Thanks for sharing your snow day with us Ali.
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Such a fun day to document!
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