Back in December, I really wanted to take the kids to Foley's Christmas in the Park Festival. Unfortunately, the festival was scheduled on the same day as one of the craft shows I planned to attend to sell my soap, sewing, weaving and other items. Kurt had to study for a test and I didn't know what to do. Enter my wonderful friend Darlene. She drove all the way down to Foley to take the kids to the festival and keep them for me while I spent the day at the craft festival. I am so blessed. She also took pictures for me so I wouldn't miss all the fun.
Every year Foley has a special Christmas Festival. This festival is particularly special because it snows in the park every year on that day.
Well, this is how we do snow in the coastal south - we make our own. It was funny to think about snow with the 70 degree outside temperatures that day. It was also rough deciding how to dress the kids.
Of course the kids think snow is great fun. I mean, how great is the snow when you can have it and beach weather at the same time.
Michael has always wanted to make a snow angel.
Immediately when he got into the snow area, he dropped to the ground. (Next to someone wearing flip-flops, lol.) Since snow melts pretty fast at 70 degrees, it was too icy for a snow angel. So he discovered his next favorite snow activity.
Michael discovered he could throw snow at people without getting into trouble like he would for throwing anything else. And boy did he throw snow.
He showed Darlene's son, John Mark, no mercy. He even went after Darlene too.
Fortunately, both Darlene and John Mark are good sports.
Gregory had lots of fun snow fighting too.
So did Gabrielle.
Though I think she got more than she gave.
Of course with Gabrielle, it is always more about meeting new people than the activity itself.
As for Gregory, he was all about the fight.
He took aim at anyone he could hit.
And had a blast.
You can tell my kids have a knitter in the family. Each one of them wore wool mittens. You can't just walk into a store around here and get wool mittens.
The kids had an amazing day and we thank God for our great friend Darlene!
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Deborah, I laughed and laughed at the picture of Michael in the snow with his winter coat and mittens next to the sandals and thinking of 70 degrees ;D My goodness how the children are growing!
Your friend truly is a blessing, isn't she? Thanks for sharing the photos!
That's really a funny post! Right, sandals and mittens--the perfect pairing.
Thanks for all the kinds words about my knitting and spinning! I really appreciate your visit!
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