February 2014

February found us knee-deep in snow. Portland gets snowfall about once every five years so, as usual, the entire city shut down within minutes of the first flake. All told, the city shut down for five days and we learned a few things.

1. The children are completely unprepared, equipment-wise, for any sort of cold weather. Ava was lucky enough to cobble together some gear, if you count rain boots and thin cotton gloves. James was less fortunate and spent his snow days in shockingly tight purple hand-me-down snow pants that fit like capris. 
2. Ava LOVES the snow and would spend all her days building snow forts and sledding if given the option.
3. James HATES the snow (perhaps it's the snow pants) and would much rather sit on the living room floor screaming than play in it.

February 2014 Album