Free at last!

Well, we spent the WHOLE afternoon outside today! And what a glorious time it was (minus the girls' complaints about all the walking, that is). After making some muffins this morning (and making more dishes for Mike to do :), the 4 kids and I set out to the 'big' park after lunch. Ephraim and Parker in the wagon, Eden and Aaralyn walking, and me carrying the backpack full of 'supplies' and pulling the wagon through the snow. It was absolutely amazing today - warm (well, warm when what a person is used to is -20), and sunny, blue sky. We met Dave at the park, and he went crazy with the camera (and took some great shots), and played like crazy! Of course, after an hour in the snow, the kids were fine, but the whole bottom half of my body was soaked. I also regretted not having taken the time to buy winter boots since moving to Edmonton. So, after we were finished playing, we headed over to Mark's, and I found a great deal - $110 boots for only $30 - now THAT is a gift! The walk home, after a short trip to Second Cup for some dancing on the patio and hot chocolate, was very pleasant. What a great day!!