Hey guys? Remember this photo that I posted in October showing the valley I drive through to get into town?
Wasn’t that pretty?
Well, it snowed on Tuesday. Here is what it looks like now.
This would have been a great HDR shot, except I did not have my tripod with me.
**Smacks self on the forehead, runs outside to put the tripod in the minivan.**
Winter has officially arrived. Here is further proof for you. Remember this photo of our patio set?
Oh sweet, sweet summer. I miss thee.
It now looks like this.
Anyone want to come over for a barbecue and dinner on the deck?
No?
SHOCKING.
And remember the photo I took of the lantern on the deck for a Foto Friday?
Here is what it looks like now:
Pretty, but BRRRRR.
I was all ready to start in my winter grump-fest and spout about my disdain for all things winter (except for Christmas).
But then?
Miss Emily decided to up and show me one of her new skillz. Her brothers had both mastered this before their first birthdays. While she is unstoppable, she has been lacking confidence in becoming completely independent. Despite the fact that we knew she was capable.
Yesterday afternoon she upped and grew up on us.
Beautiful Day from Angella on Vimeo.
It was a beautiful day.
Oh, it just looks SOOOOOO beautiful!!!! I wish it snowed here. I’m sure if it did, I would hate it (at least after the first few days). But it doesn’t, so I wish it did!! We have to drive 4 hours to see the snow – and then it’s at a ski resort, not on our patio. I just think snow-covered THINGS are so pretty!
And WTG Miss Emily!!
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As much as I hate snow (really ice when driving), I do appreciate the beauty of it. Great photos as always.
Good luck with three walkers now
Loved the video – too cute!
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Great job Emily!!!! I really love checking your blog everyday and reading a new post!
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Look at her go! She is SO good at it!
Love all the winter pics, you are making me jealous… I want some snow, more for Marin then for me but…
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Love the winter/summer pictures. It’s amazing how the same space can vary so much by the season. Perhaps that’s why I crave variety so much.
However, I could do without the minus 25.
Yay for Emily. I adore those first few steps!
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Go, Emily! Now there’ll be no stopping her!
And you can see just how much her hair is starting to come in too!
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Yay Emily!! And, I love the snowy picture of the lantern. Beautiful.
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Can’t watch the video at work
But LOVE the pictures. Snow is so very pretty. Until I’m shoveling my car out or spending 2 hours getting home instead of half an hour.
Other than that, I like snow. Do you guys get to ski much?
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YES! What a beautiful day! What a champ!
I like the snow picture of the lantern even better than the summer one! BEAUTIFUL!
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Go, Miss Emily! That was totally exciting for me to watch, and I’ve never even met you.
Annalie walked late too (14 months), but when she did she went from nothing to walking EVERYWHERE unassisted in one day.
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Very cool pics. Love them.
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I just makes me wanna cry that babies are walking! Anyday now I imagine mine will get up, walk, and leave for college.
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Oh Ang! I’m such a sap, I got all misty for you (especially because her hugging Matthew when she finally got to her destination…oh my).
Congrats Miss Emily! You’re going places, most definitely.
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Life begins…in the fast lane…as if it isn’t fast enough already. Way to go, Emily. There’s no stopping you now.
Angella, give her a few days and see if she’s ready to bust a few moves like her brothers did a few days ago.
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Wow! Great walking, Emily! Ben is just starting to want to pull up on the couch so it may not be too long before my last baby is up and mobile! BTW, you can see the roof of my house in the snowy prairie valley pic!
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YaY! I love the shot of Daddy giving her a big hug. So cute.
What a great event!
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I LOVE IT! What a cutie pie … with her fists in the air … she looks like someone crossing a finish line! Great pictures, too. Sometimes I wish we lived where it snows, but then I remember how bad I do in cold weather!
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love the change in season photos. so lovely.
what a great moment captured on video. cherish it forever! yea emily!
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Ohhh, such sweet daddy-daughter hugs!! And she looks so tall already! She may have been cautious in starting out, but she’s definitely looking pretty sure of herself. She just waited until she knew she was gonna get it perfect.
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Oh my goodness…that video is so adorable!! My favourite part was when she reached her Daddy and he scooped her in for a massive hug – absolutely beautiful!!!
The photos are amazing as well, as always. I hate the cold but the landscape looks so beautiful and magical
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Again, our terrain is SO similar.
GORGEOUS (As usual)
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Yahooo!!
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WOOHOO!!! Way to go Emily!Someone obviously loves her daddy! I love the look of snow before anyone drives or walks on it…but, that’s about it!
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I’m jealous of all the snow!
They’re all great, but the one of the lanterns are incredibly beautiful.
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Wow – I can’t believe there is snow there. I wore a t-shirt today!
Way to go Emily!!! =)
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Yea, I’m not really happy about the snow here either. But the boys love it.
Ya know what I think is the most beautiful thing in that video? The obvious love that her daddy has for her. It was so amazing to watch that connection between him and her…and you can’t even see her face. Breathtaking.
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I am so very jealous of your deck!
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She looks so cute walking. I love the snow. It is so beautiful and peaceful. So lucky to be living out in the woods. By the way the boys have some pretty good moves.
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Awww….a walking baby….Such a precious time in life.
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The pictures are breathtaking! Absolutely beautiful! But I can say that since I’m in TX and we get barely ANY snow hehe.
And WOWZA look at her go!! I love the excitement on your husband’s face. Too cute!
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Watching that video just plain made me smile and smile.
How wonderful that you caught it, and then shared with us.
Thank you.
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Aw, look at her go!! And if I lived closer? I’d be showing up on your doorstep for a snowy barbecue, STAT.
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These were great comparison shots. It made me miss home. Where in Canada do you live?
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I WANT SNOW!!!
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a lovely blog you have here. I had no choice but to see the “after it snowed” picture
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Go Emily Go!!! Go Emily Go!!! The excitement that comes when your little one walks for the first time….It’s the little things that do it for ya, ya know?
p.s. You keep that snow UP there;) You hear?
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Oh, and those daddy hugs at the end didn’t help ONE BIT get that li’l one across the floor. Not a bit!
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OH, I’m so crying from that video.
and so jealous of your snow! lovely
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