Nighttime Walks

One of my favorite things during this 'deep freeze' (so far . . . we're still in it, folks!) has been our nighttime family walks. We've walked to Safeway, to Winco, to Mazatalan, and when that was closed, to KFC. We've been to Walmart, Big Five, and of course, to Nana's house several times. I love how silent these nights are. I love the Christmas lights shining through the (many many many inches of) snow. It's incredibly beautiful, and like nothing we ever experience. Ever.

Last night my mom was having a tiny bout of cabin fever and wanted some company. So the Gibson Five trekked the 6 or so blocks over to her house. See our backpacks? The kids were set to spend the night, and can you even imagine how happy it makes me that Pearly Jo made the trip? Sissy spent several minutes getting Pearly in her warmest clothes, (which probably haven't been played with in over a year). She told me that she knows Pearly doesn't get cold, like a person, but she doesn't like it when Pearly the doll is cold.


I love nighttime pictures too. I know if I used the flash it wouldn't be blurry. But I just can't bring myself to turn it on during these perfect pristine nights.


Almost there!
They made it! Look at that deep trail Nana had to dig so we could get to her door.