A Great Day

When I came downstairs this morning this is what I found waiting for me from Jose for my birthday. What a great guy! I'm lucky to have him. It totally made my day. And even better the kids hadn't gotten into it! I also woke up to snow! The first of the season. Diego has been complaining that we haven't had any snow yet and January was almost over. When were we going to get any snow?! Today his pleas were heard. So of course we got all the gear on and headed on out. Here is Anthony in his snowpants. He was excited to find his Nike hat but that didn't last long outside. He is too cute!

Christian was exhausted and hot while waiting for everyone to be ready. Getting snow stuff on takes forever! You have to spend a good amount of time outside just to make getting ready worthwhile!

Here are Diego, Anthony and out neighbor having a snowball fight. They were so excited to be outside.

My Christian. My Christian. What am I going to do with him. He was not happy to be wearing a coat and his gloves were just material. After I found the waterproof gloves, he refused to put them on. I told him he wouldn't be happy in a few minutes after the snow went thru his gloves and sweatshirt. I guess he just has to learn by experience!

This was Anthony's first real snow that he realized what it was and was excited to get in it. He had a good time and actually kept his gloves on.

After I had a snowball fight with all the boys, they decided they needed to build a fort to try and protect themselves from me. Here Diego is starting to build it.

Finally Christian helps out.

All three get in on the action.

As I thought, Christian didn't last long and wanted some hot chocolate to warm up.

Here Diego is trying to be a penguin. He would run and jump on his belly. We'll see how bad he hurts later!

Anthony wanted to try being a penguin too.