I really enjoyed taking photos of this cheerful family. Parking was tighter than it's ever been in my experience at Ranchos San Antonio, so I was only able to get photos of Momma and kids there and then we went to a nearby park to get family and couple pictures. Despite the craziness and inconvenience, everyone was happy and willing! It was fantastic! And would you take a look at their little boy's eyes? Charmer!
One of my California friends was surprised when I told her that a snowman cannot be made from just any snow. It needs to be the right temperature, right consistency, etc. If the snow is too cold, it gets icy and won't stick. Lucky us, we had a melty day and were able to make some snowmen. Not all the snow was sticky, but after trying a few different spots, I found some stuff that would work. Honestly, Holly could spend a lot of time in the snow. It was hilarious! She was constantly eating it! It was really fun to huff and puff and build some snowmen!
My parents live only a couple blocks away from a big Provincial Park. I love this park and I wish I lived so close to something similar. We went one morning with the girls to an art installation featuring Canadian art. It was really beautiful and fun to stomp through the snow until our toes became too cold!
Conor's grandparents organized a hayride out in the country for all the children and grandchildren who were in town. We've heard wonderful things about this annual hayride and were excited to attend this year. Our girls were thrilled with the sleigh pulled by a team of horses. Our route took us through a field filled with about a hundred horses. The driver stopped the sleigh so that we could pet the friendly horses. It was a real treat! Holly asked which ones were girls, and insisted we call her, "cowgirl." Greta was giddy and giggled when a friendly horse nuzzled her chest. We had a lovely time!
We went to an Endowment session at the Calgary temple with Catherine, Jim, Nicole and Bjorn. This was my first time inside this temple and it was beautiful! This visit wrapped up my 2013 year of temple attendance. It has been a wonderful year of learning for me as I've attended the temple faithfully, according to the goal I set for myself. I've experienced multiple precious and sacred moments in the holy temples. It has been a complete joy. My belief in temple attendance is stronger than ever. And my desire to always be worthy to enter remains firm. I am grateful to be able to go and be a recipient of the gifts found therein. It truly is a joy and a blessing!
