the joys of toddlerhood

can you imagine a world where everything - everything - is new to you?  that's the magic of toddlerhood.  everything is SO exciting, from the snow boots that she wants to wear every day to learning how to say "excuse me" (sounds more like noomie, but she'll get there!).  this weekend was her first time playing in the snow, and we had many moments of "MOOOOOMMMMMMYYY!" because she fell and...well...she couldn't get up.  here are a few pics:

first, the bundled pics.  she tolerated this better than i thought she would (probably because she was wearing the magic boots)...the mittens were HUGE on her, but that's alright...she was warm!

and here she is outside.  i swear, i was out there playing with her for a while in my oh-so-flattering snow pants, but these were taken from the comfort of my kitchen while i sipped hot cider.  (that's why the color looks weird -- i was shooting them through the sliding glass door.)  anyway:

we hope you were safe in the snow...and get ready for another few inches!  hopefully we'll be able to make a snowman this time!