First of all, Shawn's parents (GeeGee + Granpa) sent us their grandson's old sled, which is in the running for the best gift we've ever received!! It is really wide, has a seat belt + a high back, which makes it perfectly safe for the 'intense baby sledding' that EA endured!! I always knew she was going to be a 'thrill seeker' like her Daddy, + we've got the footage to prove it!!
We couldn't have asked for a nicer day... the sun was shining, it was a warm 40* + we just got new snow! We waited until after EA's morning nap... Daddy went skiing + then met us @ Carter Park. The park is a public place that has a sledding hill, fenced in dog area + a recreational facility for classes/parties. We brought a 6pack of Bud-Light (Mama's favorite) + our snow suits for this fabulous occasion. ***Mama was very happy to find that her 'skinny' suit fit, after not wearing it for over 20months:)*** Elsie Anne tried her new 12mo snow suit + big girl snow boots out for the first time...a bit roomy, but enjoyable no doubt!
The first thing that caught Elsie Anne's eyes were the many crazy dogs @ the dog park! She immediately started 'barking' + couldn't take her eyes off them! We let her stand @ the fence for a few minutes to revel in her 'dog heaven', + let her get used to the rather large snow suit! When she noticed I was putting her inside the 'big red sled' she got super excited + started flopping her arms + legs about. We buckled her in tight + did loops around the flat area. She quickly took a liking + up the hill Shawn went!
Elsie Anne was a SUPER-SLEDDER @ first try... she came flying down the hill w/ the biggest grin plastered on her face! She could not get enough, we took turns trekking up + down until our butts were on fire. If it wasn't for 'afternoon nap', we might have been there the rest of the day:)
As we were pulling her back to the car, Shawn + I both were on cloud 9! Who knew that something so silly, so trivial, so small, could make a family absolutely FULFILLED! We agreed that this afternoon alone, made having a family completely worth while! This day is now my 'happy place' + will make me smile anytime I need uplifting!
Here is our story in pics + video...
Elsie Anne enjoying the barking doggies!!!
Daddy pulling EA around the flat part!
Daddy pulling EA around the flat part!Mommy trekking up the hill! Cardio, Cardio, Cardio!
Down the hill!! Can you believe how fast she went?!
Down the hill!! Can you believe how fast she went?!Look @ that PERMA-GRIN!!
"Awww, do we have to go, I've never had so much fun!!" We will plan for 2hrs next time!!!
We are so proud of our dare devil + cannot wait to get her on skis!!!
"Awww, do we have to go, I've never had so much fun!!" We will plan for 2hrs next time!!!
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