Thursday, February 25, 2010

Welcome to Vermont!

Some girls on my mommy board were talking the other day about some snow they were getting in TX. Snow is so rare in TX and it got me to thinking how cool it is that we live in a country where some people have never seen snow in their lives, where others have snow for half the year. Some people experience earth quakes and hurricanes, where others only read about them in the newspaper. Some people live in the desert, where others live within the comforts of the green mountains.

So I thought I would show you what a typical Vermont winter looks like. I would love to see where you live - if you want to join me in this little project, leave a comment so I can check out your state!

Vermont is...snowpants, sweaters, mittens, wool socks and boots...

Vermont is...shovels, snowblowers and sleds


Vermont is...looking out your front window and seeing this...

and looking out your back window to see this...

Vermont is...having snow up to (and sometimes above!) your mailbox

Vermont is...stacks and stacks of wood for a wood fire...

Vermont is...building snowmen with your daddy

and snow forts with your mommy...



Vermont is...seeing baby mittens around your house...

Vermont is...laying in the snowbank and taking pictures of pure joy...

Vermont is...going sledding with your best friend...


and eating snow together in your fort


Vermont is...pink snowsuits, pink hats and huge smiles


Vermont is...running around with your mouth wide open trying to catch the snow


Vermont is...coming into your warm home with homemade chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa waiting for you...

Vermont is...warming up by the fire with your family




Thank you for visiting us - we hope you enjoyed your stay!

10 comments:

Matt said...

Cute honey!

Michelle and Jimmy said...

Too cute! I want to live at your house!

mkgraspa said...

This is so cute Jen and I love seeing where you live! Makes me REALLY want to come out and visit all of you. Any chance Matt will have training in Chicago again?

Mandy said...

I love this, makes me want to come to Vermont!

Unknown said...

How fun! I feel like my glimpse into Oklahoma might not be so picturesque though! ;) But it does seem like a fun idea to try...I'll have to put this on my list of potential blog posts!

Kristine said...

Jen, what a great idea for a blog post! Vermont looks a lot like NY in the winter! My whole family lives in the Adirondack Mts and my Great Aunt lives in Bennington, VT. I've always wanted to visit!

Melissa said...

Beautiful post Jen! xoxo

SpunkyToes said...

This Texas girl loved it! Does make me want to come visit. Visit. Not stay. :-) I might have to do a year 'round post since we don't have pretty stuff like that here.

Kate said...

well that's it! I'm coming to vermont someday!!! And when I do, I'll look ya up! :) Fun post!

Sarah said...

What a wonderful post!!!
You are so creative!