It's a Winter Wonderland Outside

Ya know how I mentioned in my last post how the snow wasn't sticking? Well, it wasn't very long after I published that post when it really came down and it decided to stay. Now, four days later, we have a seven and a half inches of snow covering the ground.

Sunday Tiana, Daniel, my mom, and I went on a walk around the neighborhood, which is one of our favorite things to do when it snows.

Oh, and just before we left, Tiana made this tiny little snowman.

I though the fire hydrant looked pretty cool covered in snow.

After walking our usual route, we thought it would be fun to walk across the street to Starbucks for drinks. We ended up getting chocolate doughnuts as well.

Daniel eating his doughnut and peppermint hot chocolate.

Yes, I did decided on a cold drink, even tough it was only thirty degrees outside.

At the table outside the store, someone had build this snowman on the table.  The eyes, mouth, and buttons were all coffee beans.

It's Snowing

It's pretty wet and not sticking much, but it's still snow!

Taken with my new camera, which I'll be posting about soon!

Oh, and whenever I think of snow, this song pops up in my head.

Snowflake Lane

For the last few years we've been going to Snowflake Lane, a Christmas performace outside the mall every Christmas season with another family or two. We went this past Saturday night and the sidewalks were packed for the show! We went to our favorite burger place, Five Guys, first before heading to the mall.

We had some time to spend in the mall before the show, and I took many pictures of Christmas decorations.

We went to Starbucks and got a warm drinks. I usually get a cold drink, since I'm not a coffee fan, but this time I got a peppermint hot cocoa.



They have a penguin and a polar bear that wandered around and took pictures with people.

The snowflake lights lining the streets.

These drummers were new this year. They had water on top of the drums that bounced up when the beat it. They also make it snow.



The sidewalks and the area were we were at was packed like crazy. I was able to make my way up to the front to get some pictures, though.



Here's a video clip that my mom took of the drummers.


Gotta love Christmas tree bokeh!



While we were in the Disney store, I spotted this Animal plush, which I promptly showed my brother Daniel. Animal is his favorite Muppet and he can to a perfect Animal voice.



Cristina and I waited outside the Lego store while our siblings went in and looked around, since it was pretty crowded. I had her pose for me in front of that awesome bokeh.

Winter Frost

It's that time of year when the rooftops and plants are covered in frost in the morning. 

An Unexpected Treasure

I love it when you take a photo, just to test the lighting, settings, etc. and you end up with something you really like. Little surprises like that are fun.

"Oh the weather outside is frightful..."

"...But the fire is so delightful,

And since we've no place to go,

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!"

This morning we woke up to snow on the ground! Although there's not much, and inch or two at the most, it's still quite fun and exciting.

Snowmen

There's nothing more winter-y than a snowman. They happen to be my mom's favorite, so this time of year we have lots of snowman decorations around.


I really don't know why this guy is wearing a sweater and hat. He's going to melt really fast... ;-)



A cute little snowman family!



I'm linking up to Kellie's Yuletide Farmgirl Festival at A Maiden's Musings. I'm sure she'd love it if you did too!

Hot Cocoa

There is nothing like a cup of steaming hot chocolate. Sipping the chocolaty goodness from a mug, on a cold, winter day (or night). It's always more enjoyable this time of year, with the temperatures are much cooler. And it's even better when there is snow on the ground, although all our snow melted by Thanksgiving.

Marshmallows can make the chocolate drinking expereince even more fun! ;-)

Christmas Time is Here!

Today is December 1st, and Christmas time is here! I love this time of year, with all the cold classes of egg nog, classic Christmas tunes playing on the stereo, and eating candy canes. I love curling up on the couch and watching my favorite Christmas movies. White Christmas is one of my favorites, and I look forward to watching many others, including the Santa Clause series and Holiday Inn. I love drinking steaming hot cups of cocoa. I love all the twinkling lights everyone puts up. It's such a wonderful time of year.

What do you love about this time of year?

  

P.S. If you haven't already, I'd love to have to join my Christmas Link Up!