First Snow of 2012

Our eyes dazzled this past weekend as we woke up to a fresh blanket of snow that was lofty enough to take our little boy on his first sled ride. Watching Alex squeal in excitement over the winter wonderland warmed our hearts to the ethereal quality of snow, it's quieting effect, the peace that hovers over the ground it covers and its novelty no matter how many times we've been dusted by this magic.  

26 comments:

  1. SKIP TO MALOUJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    we had the first snow here in STL and it was my first time to experience snow again after more than 10 years. It was indescribably uplifting. Looking at Alex in a sled warms my heart too like no other.
    Keep yourselves warm and toasty,
    malou

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  2. The Church Cook January 24, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Oh, dear me! What a wonderful photo of Alex! Great job, Christine. xoxo

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  3. ZoeJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Wow! What a magical moment and you captured it very well!

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  4. tasteofbeirutJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    I remember the excitement my kids felt when they first saw snow in the mountains in Lebanon; this is a lovely photo of Alex!

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  5. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Great photo of Alex and the sled - would make a great Christmas card for you next year.
    Sam

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  6. Belinda @zomppaJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    That is the cutest photo. Lucky to have snow!

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  7. Simply LifeJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    oh that picture is priceless!

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  8. Mari NuñezJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful picture, Alex is adorable!

    Hugs

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  9. Andrea@WellnessNotesJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I LOVE the picture!!! Enjoy! :)

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  10. Fun and Fearless in BeantownJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    What a beautiful photo!

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  11. La Table De NanaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    That is a great shot! At first I thought i was an american flag..:) Before the whole photo popped up..WE had that sleigh for our girls.. and for our grandsons..it's so nice to see noon plastic things that outlast fads.
    Is he cute or what?
    I think this shot is amazing.

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  12. ClaudiaJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    You're making me remember the years of snowfalls when we packed out wee ones onto a sled and simply walked around the block - their eyes filled with wonder.

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  13. Sara McCartyJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    What a great shot! Love this photo! So cute and so fun!

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  14. KathrynJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Fabulous photo! Such a great graphic, and it so captures the innocence and joy of a child in new snow. Most of all, of course, it's fabulous because you happen to have such an adorable model in Alex!!

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  15. KimJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Your writing describes the way I feel about the snow perfectly! This is a terrific picture of Alex. I would have it enlarged and hang it up somewhere in the house.

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  16. nancy at good food mattersJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    you have a real gift with photography---this one is wonderful, on many levels.

    here's to Alex's first snow!

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    These 'firsts' are such a thrill! What an adorable photo of Alex :)

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  18. JulianaJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    So cute this picture of your son :)

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  19. ElJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    This has to be your Christmas card next year. Great shot!

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  20. amanda@bigcitykitchenJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Oh my - he's adorable! Congratulations by the way. You had a baby! But you already knew that...

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  21. LoriJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    That is such a gorgeous photo - both the perfect background and the super cute main subject.

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  22. Deana SidneyJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    That picture is too cute for words. Petunia, the St. Bernard was royally miffed that the snow only lasted for 2 days. She was spoiled last year... a perfect 10 for an Alpine dog. Me, I am sort of with her... I love snow. WInter without it is just... weird!
    Alex looks like a little prince in that picture!

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  23. sallyJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Great photo! He looks so cute in the snow!

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  24. lisa is cookingJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    What a great photo! He's so cute in his hat. Sounds like fantastic time in the snow.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    That is the perfect background to show a wonderful child. HE is adorable.

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  26. Magic of SpiceJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    What an adorable picture! I can't believe how big he is already...wow, and what a cutie :)

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