Holleboom Family Blog: Winter Wonderland

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Winter Wonderland

Carson had his first experience in the snow this afternoon. He didn't really know what to think. He didn't think he could walk too well, with all the gear on and the depth of the snow, but he stood there on a patch that was packed down pretty well looking around for awhile. We tried out his sled finally, too. He didn't hate it, but he didn't love it either. :) It didn't help that he was getting tired and ready for his afternoon nap. But he tolerated it and even started to fall asleep towards the end of the ride.

We'll have to try it again on another day. Today was just so beautiful, with the fresh snow sticking to all the trees. It was cold, but the wind wasn't blowing, so it actually felt pretty nice out. Jet had a lot of fun in the snow, as he always does. You can definitely tell he has some husky in him with the way he loves snow. He is like a child and gets all excited when he sees it snowing outside from the window. He just can't wait to go outside and play.

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Mary Voogt said...: Carson looks so cute in his snow suit! We still have to get snowpants for Rebecca. Gotta get her out in the snow at least once this winter.; January 12, 2009 at 1:23 PM

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Winter Wonderland

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