…all the snow in Alaska won’t make it white. – Bing Crosby
Like last year, I’m writing about Christmas back home a little bit out of order. I wanted to start by talking about snow, glorious snow. During Christmas 2011 we had almost none. This year, happily, we had a TON. This allowed for lots of opportunity for perfect winter-related activities. Like watching hockey. Or 4-wheeling. Or sleeping. Or sitting by the fire. Or eating.
I think this visit home worked so well because we didn’t try to make it about cramming in as many visits as possible all across Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, and Chicago. Rather, we prioritized time with family. That’s what it’s all about anyway.
Arriving in Chicago.
Swinging into the nearest Steak ‘n Shake for a white chocolate milkshake. Steak n’ Shake > In n’ Out.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Some Team in New Jersey. Best part? The 36 fights that broke out on the ice.
Seas and I take it all in.
I drive a 4-Wheeler with my sis
We snuggle pets at Mike’s folks’ house.
Making time for music.
When we went to bed on Christmas night there was little to no snow on the ground. This is normal for Indiana anymore, and I can hardly remember the last truly white Christmas I’ve had. But then we woke up on December 26th to a bit of good old-fashioned holiday magic.
Peering out the window.
A winter storm, the likes of which I hadn’t seen in years. Roads were closed. Businesses were closed. Folks were encouraged not to venture out to return unwanted gifts. Imagine that.
So we stoked the fire, sipped egg nog, munched on leftovers, and played board games.
So this is Christmas.
Up next, a visit to my alma mater and the church where we were married…
Sounds like the perfect Christmas to me… family and snow you can play in but not have to get around in. Though I like the snow – just not the other crazy drivers.
It was pretty perfect. Did you get a ton of snow in St. Louis?
And, yes, the “not having to drive around in it” was really a plus.
Not tons of snow here… but a little bit one night and the next day. Just enough to be pretty, not enough to snarl things up on the roads.
So glad you had a great time home for Christmas. I love snow days where you can just stay inside and relax and play board games.
Me, too! And I really needed that downtime, too. So nice.
Ah yes, twas a pretty good Christmas, lots of relaxing, trips to the boneyard, and lots of eating. That is truly the only way to enjoy a midwest blizzard!
GOING TO THE BONEYAAAAAAAAAAARD.
Being in Southeast Texas we don’t get any white at Christmas…..this year we really didn’t even get any cold….
When I see those snow storms on the news I’m very glad I don’t have to deal with it….
But….
It would be nice to wake up to a White Christmas morning at least once…..
I completely understand. Now that I’m back in Los Angeles I’m ready for Spring and warmth and, lucky for me, nature is complying. It’s supposed to be in the 70s today.
But there really isn’t anything quite like waking up to a ton of snow.