We can see the glittering snow-topped mountains as we drive around town, and the girls have been badgering me to drive up for some snow play. When I say "badgering" I mean that in the most relentless way possible.
Last Monday seemed like the right time to make the trek, so off we went-me, the girls, and our friend Kami. We stopped for lunch at the foot of the mountain. I thought surely I would turn the car around and head home, overwhelmed by all the whining and complaining.
Fortunately, we were able to pull ourselves together and head up the mountain. At the first sight of snow, we pulled the car in, bought an $8 sled for $20 at a hardware store, and headed across the street to play.
And {gasp} we had fun! Flying down, hiking back up, getting soaking wet, dodging trees and other rogue sledders. Lots of smiles, laughter, and shrieks of delight.
About 45 minutes later, I sold the sled for $5 to an arriving family as we piled back into our van and headed down the mountain. Aaaah, making sweet childhood memories...not always as easy as it looks.
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this post is so darling! love the photos of your girls and their colorful outfits. and alllll the smiling faces :)
Cute post. I wish I could leave all the snow we have here in Ohio behind. But alas, that is the disadvantage of my geographical location. Looks like you all had fun!
I love how you keep it real....whining, the over-priced sled, wanting to turn the car around....I also loved that you had FUN after all! It's not always easy, but the things that are worth anything in life never are. Way to go, mama!!
love the so cal clothing! tank tops and all
It sounds like a good time! Kudos to you for recycling that sled and lowering your "admission costs".
My kids would probably love to go play in snow again but I'm sure glad we don't live in Pennsylvania any more.
Sounds better than our infamously bad sledding trip of 2008!
Good Momma :)
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