FINALLY, we got our first snow of the season and boy did the kids have a super time playing in it. The first snow just so happened to have come on Kaleb's 13th birthday, so it was quite the eventful weekend in our home. Kaleb, Paul, and Chase all bundled up extra warm the morning of December 15th, they were headed up 9-Mile Canyon to go coyote hunting (Kaleb's request for his birthday).
While the boys went hunting, it left Kennedy, Kanyon, and mommy to shovel and play in the freshly fallen beautiful snow. As I shoveled and watched them galant through snow piles and sled down our front yard, I became over joyed by recalling memories of our sledding adventures as a child. In the midst of being over joyed I was also hit by a snowball of sadness. Looking at Kanyon, I recalled when Kaleb was that little two year old bundled up super tight waiting to be pulled on the sled. It doesn't seem possible that the cute little Charlie Brown faced toddler is now 13. Kaleb is turning into quite the young man, in the last two years he has grown up so much it's a blessing and a curse. I know that in 5 years, Kaleb will venture into adulthood and it's sad knowing how fast the time flew by. He's no longer the little boy that used to curl up on my lap handing me Dr. Seuss books to read him, or the little boy that pushes the chair over to the counter to help me stir cookie dough. He is growing before my eyes and turning into a handsome, dedicated, one track minded, soft hearted, funny, charming teenager. Like most children for every awesome trait it is generally followed by a fault; thankfully Kaleb has always had way more great traits than flaws. Even with the hormones kicking in and life changing, Kaleb is generally always extremely pleasant to be around unless Kennedy is antagonizing him. He is very humble and good natured. I'm sure that one day when Kanyon turns 13, I will look back on that same innocence and be overcome with sadness realizing how fast time coasted by. On a more positive note, the kids had a blast frolicking in the snow. Kan had to help shovel the drive and wasn't hesitant to aid Kennedy in sledding down our yard hill on his belly. Kennedy must have spent 6 hours outside before she was finally spent and had to come in. She played with the neighbors and helped build a gigantic snowman that stands 7 feet tall. Weekends like these are well spent and make great memories! Happy Birthday Kaleb & Happy First Snowday!!!
While the boys went hunting, it left Kennedy, Kanyon, and mommy to shovel and play in the freshly fallen beautiful snow. As I shoveled and watched them galant through snow piles and sled down our front yard, I became over joyed by recalling memories of our sledding adventures as a child. In the midst of being over joyed I was also hit by a snowball of sadness. Looking at Kanyon, I recalled when Kaleb was that little two year old bundled up super tight waiting to be pulled on the sled. It doesn't seem possible that the cute little Charlie Brown faced toddler is now 13. Kaleb is turning into quite the young man, in the last two years he has grown up so much it's a blessing and a curse. I know that in 5 years, Kaleb will venture into adulthood and it's sad knowing how fast the time flew by. He's no longer the little boy that used to curl up on my lap handing me Dr. Seuss books to read him, or the little boy that pushes the chair over to the counter to help me stir cookie dough. He is growing before my eyes and turning into a handsome, dedicated, one track minded, soft hearted, funny, charming teenager. Like most children for every awesome trait it is generally followed by a fault; thankfully Kaleb has always had way more great traits than flaws. Even with the hormones kicking in and life changing, Kaleb is generally always extremely pleasant to be around unless Kennedy is antagonizing him. He is very humble and good natured. I'm sure that one day when Kanyon turns 13, I will look back on that same innocence and be overcome with sadness realizing how fast time coasted by. On a more positive note, the kids had a blast frolicking in the snow. Kan had to help shovel the drive and wasn't hesitant to aid Kennedy in sledding down our yard hill on his belly. Kennedy must have spent 6 hours outside before she was finally spent and had to come in. She played with the neighbors and helped build a gigantic snowman that stands 7 feet tall. Weekends like these are well spent and make great memories! Happy Birthday Kaleb & Happy First Snowday!!!
