Snow Fun!

We finally got outdoors for the first time since the temperature plummeted this past week and we had a little blizzard, with more than a foot of snow. It was still cold when we ventured out, only around 25 or so. Compared to the sub-zero lows we've had this week, it was almost balmy, though, and we're not about to let a little Midwest winter keep us from enjoying outdoor time whenever the weather permits.

First, we bundled up for a little stroller walk to the park so that Sophie Dogge could gallop around. I had Emmerson in her fleece footed PJs, a squall parka from Land's End, snow pants from Land's End, mittens -- and tennis shoes. That's what I get for buying a cheap pair of snow boots from Target. They stink, to say the least. I'll be buying a good pair of boots from Land's End or some other retailer with quality snow boots, pronto. We are open to suggestions!

This is when it's nice to have a Bob Revolution. The ice and snow don't slow us down, and we also have a weather canopy. I also bundled Emmerson up with a down blanket, so she was cozy enough to even enjoy a quick snooze! (She has not been sleeping well for a couple weeks now, thanks both to getting two-year molars and some sort of attachment thing, it seems.)

After our stroller jaunt, Emmerson was set loose, and she loved being outside once again! She even insisted upon swinging.