Snow Day

Uncle B and Aunt Kelsey came to visit us, and we are so glad they did.  I was a little worried that they weren't going to get to meet Brooks until after his first birthday, but Brandon was able to get a little time off to fly out to Wheaton.  And just so they got the full Chicago-area experience, we got a nice little dusting of snow.  

I spent the 20 minutes or so to get the girls suited up, and out we went!

Riley stayed out for about 4 minutes before deciding that the wind was not her friend, and she wanted to go back in.  We snapped a pic before she ran to safety, though. :)

Noelle made her first snow angel.  I think she liked it.  And she is a sweet little angel, that's for sure.

Then we brought the toboggan out.  FYI-- it's much easier to pull uphill when just Noelle is in it, not Noelle AND Riley. 

Fortunately, Riley witnessed how much fun we were having and made a reappearance.  She also, I think, felt that duty called and that SOMEONE had to shovel the snow.  

Uncle B did help her, too.

Then Noelle joined in the game.  It's a shovel-off!

Even Kona got in on the snow action.  She likes getting any attention, but getting to chase a fake duck is up there with her favorite things.

 
Cold is not my favorite thing, but I'll tell ya... it's much better when shared with family. :)