Snow fun and updates

Virginia has quickly become an artic place of misery. We're not fans of cold in our house and Annabelles little body doesn't handle it very well. We prioritize spending as much time making memories and having fun as we can, but safety often serves its limitations to the fun. I didn't want to pass this opportunity though. Sledding is just too important to miss. 

The snow fell and we got about 6-8in of fluffy white stuff. Oh it was so beautiful to watch and peaceful the next morning as the sun came up. Annabelle looked out the window and exclaimed "santa came!!" .. She's associated snow with santa. Oh boy 

We didn't wait long to decide it was time to hit the hills for some fun. Both girls were dressed in multiple layers. Annabelle sported a few more accessories that protected her Tubey and more for her face and head (that she quickly took off) 

She had a truly time walking in the snow but didn't take much time to adjust. She couldn't wait to drop in the snow and make a snow angel. She immediately asked to build a snowman. Within minutes she wanted to ride sleds! 

Annabelle is such a daredevil, she loved the adrenaline of racing down the hills and hitting the snow. She yelled and screamed, begged for more and laughed so hard. she was so happy. She was loving it!!! 

Then I watched her fall. I smiled and tuned into her every movement. She stumbled more.. I gave her credit that the snow is difficult to walk in.. And then I looked at her face. Just precious.... But no longer rosy red, her cheeks were white and lips were pale. She started getting so aggravated that she couldn't stand. My intuition was in panic overdrive and I began to get nervous. We've never let Annabelle play in the cold like this before, she doesn't balance her body temperature well. I decided to pack her up and carried her home as quickly as I could. 

Annabelle faired fine in the snow. The cold left her with a heavy bleeding nose and pooling blood in her tummy (I'm thinking from swallowing her nose bleeding). When I got her inside, her temperature was 94.1 (not nearly as bad as I thought) she didn't care at all. She wanted to go back and play. 

The girls had a wonderful time in the snow and spent several snow days taking extra long naps and snuggling mommy and daddy. It was a much needed break and opportunity for our little family to find moments to laugh and play with one another. 

Now... We're ready for summer ☀️