We decided to ring in the new year...while chillin' (literally) in Flagstaff! We had a couple of days with NOTHING planned, (which never happens around the holidays!) 
So we decided to ditch the warmth of Phoenix for the snow in Flagstaff. We've never been there before, so we didn't really no what to expect, but were pleasantly surprised at how quick the trip was! The kids were sooo excited to see the snow. 
The snow started around 5500 feet, which was only about an hour and a half drive! We were surprised that it could change so much from 70 degrees in Phoenix to 50 and snow so fast! It was a bit cool, but we started the party off right by going to some restaurant in the hotel. (The thought of driving in the ice...made me hyperventilate! I HATE ICE! One of the few great memories of UTAH...I get to keep with me forever!) Thanks. 
We then went back to the hotel room and played games, watched movies, ordered room service for dessert, watched the ball drop, and called it a night! It was really fun! Maybe we'll have to make a new tradition???!!
We had 2 big beds for the kids...and of course they all wanted to pile into one!
The next morning the first thing the kids did was run out on the balcony to make sure the snow didn't all melt away! It was cute. We made sure to make a pit stop at the local Walmart for some "snow supplies". The kids had a blast running, playing, and throwing it! We'll have to go back soon. Maybe next time to check out the ski slopes??
We couldn't find any mittens her size!! She made do...ice anyone?
Brooklyn holding a pretty large snow ball...
Paris holding some ice block that probably weighs as much as she does...watch out Madison!
Anyone seeing a common theme here? Now Phil has some incredibly huge chunk of snow! There must have been a contest I wasn't aware of. Mom usually steers them away from activities that can kill someone!
Boston was launching snow balls at Phil from on top of the hill...luckily his aim wasn't the best...or Phil would have been clocked a few times!!
Off to explore the white territory!
Some fort type thing that they found...and decided to play with of course!
Boston looking studly...as usual!
5 comments:
What a totally fun get away! We used to deliver Nuts to flagstaff- Looks like the kids/Dad included had a blast-
Thanks for sharing-
Oh How FUN! Hopefully we will see you on Thursday!
That looks like so much fun! I think maybe we need to try going up there next year around Christmas to let the girls experience snow.
Looks like you guys had fun!!! We went last week had a blast. It is so much fun to visit, but I would hate to live in it! :)
your kids are so adorable...
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