Soooo… I really thought we weren’t going to get any snow this weekend. I thought it was all hype! And then the forecast seemed to shift a bit more north and wouldn’t you know, we got a ton of snow. I am definitely happy about it now, but I know that this means we’ll have snow on the ground for quite some time.
After a slow morning (watching movies on TV, eating cinnamon rolls, breaking out the coloring books), we decided to bundle up and go outdoors for a little bit. I thought I would go crazy if we spent the entire day inside, and Teddy too. We drove to a park with tons of open space and just romped around a little bit.
I’ve never seen Teddy so happy. Why are dogs leaping through snow so cute?!
I couldn’t believe how fast the snow was accumulating. I was watching from the window most of the day and was checking on the lawn chairs to see how much more had fallen.
The first taste of pristine snow!
We ran back and forth on this giant field for about fifteen minutes before we all needed to warm up.
^^ Capturing the glory of a puppy running through snow on Snapchat!
I think that may be my favorite photo of Teddy and me of all time. I want to frame the whole batch, but I’ll settle for doing just this one. The flying ears, chunky puppy thighs, and the world’s chicest dog coat. (LoveMyDog sent Teddy this coat this fall and it’s beyond precious. I mean, it’s nicer than most of my own coats.)
If we had any longer, I think he would have been completely buried in the snow.
My little snow pup! And then we were off to the car with the heat blasting and heat seaters cranking. Although he typically hates the car, Teddy was totally content to let us wrap him up in a big towel to warm him up and dry him off before we hit the road again. (But he was definitely under the impression that we were going back out into the snow. Sorry bud.)
Teddy is too cute! My dog loves the snow too, I don't what it is about romping around it that makes them so happy! Hope you guys are staying warm up North 🙂
I'm in NYC and was CONVINCED everyone was being dramatic about the snow. I didn't believe it until I woke up to 2 feet of snow! Teddy is such a precious pup and those photos are adorable 🙂
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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I love these photos! What a fun winter day!
Her Heartland Soul
herheartlandsoul.com
These photos are absolutely adorable, and this post's title is amazing!
Tori A. from Prep For A Day
Teddy is too cute! My dog loves the snow too, I don't what it is about romping around it that makes them so happy! Hope you guys are staying warm up North 🙂
xoxo Nicole
http://www.brazenrbunette.com
I have that coat in blue and it is my most favorite coat! I hope you all are keeping warm and safe!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
These photos are so fun and your do is adorable! Hope you stay safe and warm!
xoxo
Amy |Pastel N Pink
So freaking cute and you look gorgeous!!!
You guys are adorable 🙂 Happy Sunday, Carly!
http://memoriesofthepacific.blogspot.com.es/
Aww these pictures are cute! Hope Teddy enjoyed the snow!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
I'm in NYC and was CONVINCED everyone was being dramatic about the snow. I didn't believe it until I woke up to 2 feet of snow! Teddy is such a precious pup and those photos are adorable 🙂
Briana
RoyallyPink.com
Look at all that snow!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Hi Carly! What size is your Toggle Coat?
Thank you!