Snowy December

Since we rarely get snow in Western Washington that last more that a few days, this early winter storm has been a lot of fun for the girls. School was cancelled the last 3 scheduled days of the year because the roads were so horrible. They don't have snow plows in WA, apparently!

Here are Abby and Grace all bundled up to go sledding.


Wave at mommy! Have fun, be safe!



This is our house with our Christmas lights and the snow.... Looks pretty festive, huh?

On Friday the 19th, we went sledding/skiing/snowboarding a Lydia Hawk Elementary School. Andreas used to go to school there..... waaaaay back in the day, and they have a great hill for sledding!

We saw this deer on the side of the road on our way to go sledding. Poor thing probably can't find any food!

Abby with all her gear ready to practice snowboarding!

Gracie sledding down the hill! This kid is fearless!

Abby and Grace.

The sun caught Gracie in the eyes!

This is me, trying to get a self portrait without looking like I'm "smelling something," as Mom would say!

Andreas is trying to teach Grace the basics of skiing before we take her skiing this year. Last year, she just wanted to drink cocoa in the lodge, forget about skiing or snowboarding! But, he got her to go down the hill doing the "snow plow" a few times at Lydia Hawks. She hasn't quite figured out how to stop yet!

Abby shredding on her snowboard! She hasn't forgotten how since last winter!

Even though we have been enjoying the snow, Andreas has not been able to work due to the road and weather conditions! I have been lucky enough to get to the hospital to work all of my shifts, though, and even a few extras! We are ready for a white Christmas at the Goetsch house! Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, too!