Snowy weekend...

We've had a great weekend stuck at home due to the snow. We've probably got about 8 inches so far. This is our fifth winter here, and this is the first time we've seen more than a light dusting of snow (which had usually melted within hours). Portland is just not prepared for snow since it normally doesn't get any. None of the roads are cleared, and they don't even use salt. Since we don't have chains to put on our tires, we're stuck at home.

Some of our brave friends ventured out to come see us. Here is Avery with her friend Hazel (apparently having a book club meeting)...



We also baked lots of Christmas cookies. Avery was a great help, although I'm not sure all the ingredients ended up in the bowl...

We bundled Avery up in her favorite snow suit (which we thought we'd only get to use up on Mount Hood!). Here is Jon giving Avery her first snowball. She now has a few in the freezer just in case this all melts away quickly...

I love this snow suit!!!

Sean and Mindy came over to watch the Patriots game this morning. Here's Sean with our little Christmas girls...

Baby Brady was born last week. Avery is not a big fan of her daddy holding another baby! But isn't Brady just adorable?!!

The guys bundled the girls up for some snowy fun....

There is a nice layer of ice on top of all of our snow. This was fun to pick up and throw for Trot to chase...

Avery and Delaney had a great time!