We bundled the kids up and headed to Dad’s/Papaw’s for their first sledding trip. This is the hill that I spent my early years on. We have no hills in the neighborhood and this hill is just right for little ones and right outside the back door so we could go in and warm up.
I think we spent the same amount of time driving across the county as we did actually sledding but they had fun. And aren’t they just the cutest little winter bundles?
Santa had a BIG surprise for Tucker this year. After opening all of his other gifts we looked outside and discovered that Santa had left another present on the front porch; it just wouldn’t fit in the chimney.
When Tuck first looked out the window he got excited but then ran off to his room hollering “money”. It took us a bit but then we realized that he was looking for quarters for the machine. It took a little explaining that the quarters weren’t necessary.
Daddy worked to get him all buckled in. Safety first.
It took him a while to master; he could either steer or push the pedal but not both at the same time.
But soon he was off. First he bounced off of Papaw’s truck,
Then he crashed into the snow bank.
But by the end of the day he was showing off for Nanna and Aunt Nanna.
Go Tuck, Go!!!
This Saturday we got about 6” of snow and Tucker and I took advantage of it. We went outside even though it was windy and cold. Tuck does not snow pants so I had about 3 layers on him; he looked like the little boy on the Christmas Story.
We made a snowman. The snow was packing but not really well, so our snowman was a little short. I sacrificed my hat and scarf for the cause and we found a cute pink flower too. Tuck said it was still a boy but it was ok to have the flower.
I love the snowflake on his eyelashes in this picture.
We did some sledding too. Mostly it was Mommy pulling the sled or running down the street to get enough momentum to let him go on his own. We really need to find a good hill. He loved it nonetheless.
We were only out about 45 minutes and it was just enough for him to get cold. We came in for hot chocolate. What fun!
On Saturday we had Kora’s birthday party. All the grandparents and local cousins made it. Nanny had the date wrong but that was fine since it had been snowing so bad she should not have been on the road anyway. And Aunt Mary didn’t make it for weather reasons too. Darn winter birthday’s anyway.
Kora loved reading the cards. Even upside down and backwards.
And she was such a diva with her new clothes.
We all sang Happy Birthday while she tried to grab the flame on the candle.
And Tuck showed her how to get started on eating her cake.
She shared some with Daddy…
and with Papaw…
and with Nanna…
and with Mommy.
And then she licked the platter clean. I just love this picture!!!
She was covered in pink frosting by the time she was done but she was having such fun. She really didn’t make much mess on the floor since she consumed 95% of the cake.
Then it was straight to the tub. No one even wanted to give her sugars as we passed.
After a change of wardrobe it was back out to play with the new toys. After Papaw put together the stroller he took her for a spin while Tuck cabbaged onto the pink horse from Uncle Scott and fam.
This stroller had a front rail but Papaw had to take it off because Kora was adamant that SHE was going to ride in it, not just her dolly.
Here she is trying to get in it prior to rail removal.
Tucker also liked Kora’s new Beauty and the Beast movie. He sweet talked Papaw and Gamma Deb into watching with him.
The birthday girl with Daddy…
with Uncle Scott…
and with Nanna.
My Dear Kora. I am just so proud of the little girl you are becoming and I treasure you so much. We are so fortunate to have such an angel among us. Happy First Birthday my sweet.
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