Ethan asked to see snow last December. He asked again in the spring, then again in the summertime. He asked multiple times in the fall. Seeing as how our "high country" is only two hours away, we finally took him to see his frozen rain.
It was about time. For all of us, really. Flagstaff is so beautiful in the winter season. Truth be told, it's beautiful year-round, giving us "Zonies" a taste of the four seasons whenever we get the chance to make the short journey up there.
We left on a lazy Sunday morning with our sweaters and jackets, hats and gloves. I brought about twenty blankets, just in case. In case of what, I don't know. I just knew I had two boys, one two- year-old girl, and a baby to keep warm.
In the end, warmth didn't really matter to the boys. They could've stayed all day long sledding and playing. Clemmie and I on the other hand....our toes were frozen by the hour mark. We were the only ones without snow boots. Frozen toes or not, it was fun and I'm so glad we went.
And we got to eat at our favorite Flagstaff restaurant afterward for some delicious tom yum goong to warm our bellies. Mmm....
Even in the snow, she has to have her purse.
Nice hat, Bobby.
Me and my girls.
That's Vega right under my chins.
Nice and warm and close to Mommy. Right where I like her.
They had to take this picture before we left. I love how it was their idea.
A few days later while the boys were in school, I took Clemmie to a local fire station and she got to play in the truck. It was the only time she wasn't clinging to my leg like a little monkey.
With her buddies getting a feel for it.
Pretty Girl.
And this past weekend was my eldest niece's 18th birthday party. She was beautiful as always, and I could NOT believe it was 18 years ago that my sister gave birth to her. I love her so, so, much.
Bobby and Clemmie. I don't know what's going on inside her little two-year-old head, but she has NOT been in the mood to smile for pictures lately.
I think she's just over it. And I guess it's hard to blame her with a mommy like me who takes billions of pictures of her every year.
The birthday girl.
My niece Mirella with her biggest admirer.
They remind me so much of each other. LOVE YOU GIRLS!!!
My dad with Vega Jane. Look how big she's getting!! LOVE YOU, DAD!!
Look who got a haircut! Bobby, you're sizzling HOT. xoxo
I think she slept in this swing for about 4 hours straight. I need to invest in one of these like, tomorrow.
Me and my sister Erica, Mirella's mommy.
Yeah, I love her, too!
And finally, a tiny little tribute -----Happy Birthday to Mirella!
May all your dreams come true!
You have so much going for you and we are so proud of the young woman you've become.
I'm always gonna brag about you because you're not only super smart, but you're a true artist with a beautiful soul.
You were the first baby I ever loved.
And now my baby girl loves you, too.
How sweet is that??
Always follow your heart and trust yourself.
You are more than just a pretty face.
Way more.
Waaaaaaay more.
You're cool and fun and I'm so glad I know you.
Let's go to a hookah bar together. My treat.
I love you.
-AK
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Love all the photos!
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