Christmas Eve

First off, Merry Christmas!!!

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We decided it would be fun to go play in the snow for Christmas Eve.
You know, appreciate our beautiful Earth.
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There is a ski/snow resort about an hour away (perfect - not too long of a drive).
I checked snow report - it said Mt. Baldy - Snow - Yes!
(updated 3 hours previously mind you)
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Well, apparently, it has been a little 'warm' and there wasn't very much snow, which meant the roads were totally safe (no ice).
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Don't get me wrong it was 40 degrees - we were cold, but it was a blast.
An incredibly beautiful day...


The lure of snow was strong.

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but, you had to climb a snow free mountainous path to get there.
See below, notice the snow lift in full operation?
Our kids are tough, they said why pay 100 bucks for a lift to the top, when we can walk it!
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Despite the higher elevation, and oxygen deprivation.
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I believe Logan sprinted.

the path


At first Todd and I thought, good for you kiddos, have fun.
We will just watch you guys.

off they go

Honey gave us guilt, she wanted to go too.

Bugger. Can't see them anymore, better follow.
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As we pursued our offspring, to assure their safety,
I began to worry about my own...
boy am I out of shape!!!
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but we made it, with the poochies of course.
They hadn't seen snow before.

They really loved it.

Kids loved it too!

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and we made it down the hill safely - phew!
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Dogs got their own, free, 'lift service'

love this pic
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and kids found more snow at the bottom
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Logan threw snow(ice) balls at his sisters

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Lily struck a pose.

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Kids turn

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then we had a picnic lunch and headed out
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Lily was passed out within minutes - a good doggy bye-bye day...

On the way home we saw the story of Jesus' life depicted along the side of the road.

A great reminder for the eve of Christ's birth...

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!
We Love you!