Missing Winter

Our kids are so lucky to have experienced life in different parts of the country.  They've had winters filled with snow, summers at the beach to get relief from the heat and humidity, hiking in beautiful mountains, kayaking down the old SusQ River, etc.  After 4 winters in SLC, they were missing the snow this year.  Christmas had a completely different feel this year without our tree and decorations so I found a few ways for them to feel "normal."

I copied this idea from my friend Vanessa.  She made these for her kids and shared the pic.  I did the same for my kids and the LOVED it!  

Ra's buddy is spending Christmas in Yellowstone.  They invited us to come along but we had to decline because my brother was coming to my parents house - otherwise we'd have gone in a heartbeat!  They boys were playing Wii Ski before vacation.  Ra cracked me up with his commentary.  He left his buddy in the dust and said "Meet me at the lift!"  Glad somethings haven't changed!

We spent a day at the beach before leaving for my parents house.  Sis and I decided to make a Florida snowman.  It was 80 degrees the Saturday before Christmas so spending it at the beach made sense!

A few other people came over and snapped pics of our snowman after we finished making it.  Next time we're bringing sunglasses for him!  

Gotta make the most out of where we are living, especially since we never know how long we'll be there.  Hoping Jax is our long term home....