Finally, Some Snow!

We waited forever for some snow to arrive and it finally came on Christmas Day, however we were a bit preoccupied that day to get out and enjoy it. Lucky for us that vacation was now in full swing and we had some playmates to meet up with and enjoy the white stuff, namely cousins Carys and Peter, as well as Liam and Sarah. We bundled up and travelled out to the east end of Toronto, where Auntie Jessica had discovered a perfect spot for some tubing, sledding and general merriment. The weather cooperated as well, just cold enough to make the snow nice and fresh, but with none of the bitter winds that can ruin the fun of a day like this. Isabelle was a bit leery at the beginning but she only needed to see her cousins zooming around and having a blast before she was truly hooked. In what was definitely not a shock to any of us, Oliver was less enthused. The boy is not overly hip to new activities as of late that's for sure. After many minutes of clinging and crying, he was finally convinced to do one slide down and then headed straight for the car, where he was asleep within minutes. The rest of the crew followed shortly, cheeks rosy from all their hard work, snow pants soaking wet and smiles from ear to ear. If only snow and Xmas vacation were on the agenda every day of the year!

Reunited with cousin Sarah

Peter the Snow Angel

Carys and Matthew take a break

Oliver's one and only trip down the hill

Oh what fun is is to ride...