Fun in the Snow

Hello!

Here are some long overdue pictures of our fun in the snow in Canada. We didn't have much snow last Christmas and were praying for some more this time!

I think he looks bigger than last year

He did get out in the snow and discovered that it tastes good!

Snow angel attempt?

Sledding at Grandma and Grandpa's

Even more fun at the park

And even more fun tobogganing with Daddy!

And a snowman, of course

My favourite part was shovelling a giant maze on the pond with my four year old maze-lover but we were too busy to get a picture. We will have to do it again next time. 

While we would not have minded a little more time in the snow, we are content to be back in the Dominican Republic enjoying the sun.

I hope you are enjoying the weather where you are too!

Marcie Cooper

Hurricane Day

Hello!

We just had our first day of school on Tuesday but we are already staying home for our first "Hurricane Day." Tropical storm Isaac is giving us a lot of rain but we are far enough up in the mountains that we are not in any real danger. The government wants to be fair so if it cancels classes for one area it cancels classes across the whole country. Can you imagine if schools in all of Canada closed every time there was a snowstorm somewhere? Of course, the Dominican Republic is a much smaller country. It could probably fit into Canada 200 times!

Children usually walk or are driven to school on motorcycles so it is harder for them to get there if it is raining hard. Dominicans also think that they will get sick if they go out in the rain so prefer to stay inside. We are enjoying a relaxing day indoors too. It wouldn't be complete without a fort!

We may have to add some homeschool and baking too. What do you like to do on a rainy day? We can always use more ideas during hurricane season!

Have a great day!

Marcie Cooper

Snow

Good morning!

The first thing I heard when I woke up this morning was, "Mommy, there's a lot of snow outside!" When I looked I saw less than a centimetre but the kids were thrilled. My little girl said, "I'm so excited about the snow! My dream has come true!"

There was enough for her to make a snow angel but we're still hoping for more for a snowman. There isn't any more in the forecast right now though so his may have to do for a white Christmas. It's whiter than our last Christmas anyways!

Before we left, we were telling a little Dominican friend that there wasn't any snow yet where we were going. She said, "Just wait. On the 24th it will come." I guess she was right! Our Dominican friends will celebrate Christmas tonight with a big meal, new clothes, and visits to friends and family. We wish them and you a wonderful Christmas and ¡Feliz Navidad!

Merry Christmas!

Marcie Cooper