Let it Snow!

What a fabulous weekend! We didn't have too much we had to do on Saturday, so we had a snow day! Phil played outside with the kids all morning- they loved every second of it- and we made yummy cinnamon rolls to enjoy while the flakes were coming down. It was one of my favorite days in a long time. I love snowy days before Christmas. After Christmas is another story. Somehow after Christmas the snow isn't as welcome- it is just a pain. So until then, I will try to enjoy it as much as possible without longing for summer.

Santa Claus made a surprise visit to our ward party. Abram was very suspicious- he didn't think he looked like the real Santa, and he was very tempted to tug on his beard to find out. I discouraged this behavior, and luckily he seemed impressed when Santa knew his name and also knew that he had a baby brother at home. I was also glad that Abram resisted the urge to ask for the elevator that he has been hoping Santa would bring him for two years in a row. I've been trying to explain that an elevator was out of the question- even for Santa Claus. He asked for a book and a movie instead. Alex was very serious about the whole event. She barely said a word the whole time and didn't ask him for anything. (All she is asking for anyway is a night light- hopefully Santa will be able to come through with that one.)

**This picture of Abram was taken on Saturday when he was climbing a tree in the backyard. He got caught by his coat on the way down and was hanging for quite some time until Phil noticed that he actually needed help. Pretty funny.