Snow and Holiday Fun

It was a fantastic holiday weekend.  The Poconos were expected to get 5-9 inches of snow starting Saturday morning, and by Sunday morning, we got every bit of that.  The snow started slowly Saturday so we went for a walk and to Starbucks per usual plus ran a few errands that were walkable.  We stayed in the rest of the day, wrapping presents and getting together Christmas cards.  

Even though the snow came down heavy, we were able to shovel out fairly early on Sunday.  This was the most snow Fi had seen so we took her out in it in her Patagonia.  We thought we'd get a few cute pictures of her sunk into the snow.  We hadn't factored in the sleet that made a crisp layer on top of the snow along with her dainty figure--she didn't sink at all but sat right on top of the snow.  She seemed pretty impressed by the snow and even more impressed with the man using the snowblower down the road.  

After shoveling out, we headed to the mall for photos with Santa, hoping that the snow would keep early crowds away.  It worked out perfectly.  The line was short, and Fi was a happy baby.  I know some baby's are particularly weary of men with facial but I think Fi is fond of them (Tim's scruff, my Dad's beard, and Tim's Dad's mustache).  She had no problem sitting with Santa although she looked a bit confused at first.  We coaxed a smile out of her with some peek-a-boo.  

Fi rounded out the weekend watching Elf with us and catching a little bit of White Christmas before bed.  Bing and the gang's "Snow" was her bedtime lullaby.  A perfect ending to the weekend.