A Snowy Lantern Walk

The first snowfall of 2016 arrived last night, and as is our tradition we welcomed it with a snowy lantern walk. 

As we strolled through the neighborhood we sang lantern songs and marveled at the beauty of the falling snow. The world always feels a little more magical and a little more peaceful when covered in snow and last night especially so. 

When we returned home the girls decided that they couldn't possibly come in just then, and spent the next hour playing in the snow. It was a truly magical ending to another lovely day! xo

A Snowy Lantern Walk

We went on a magical snowy lantern walk tonight. It was the first time we had taken one (and it's safe to say that there will be many more to come). After dinner we got into our jammies (followed by our snow clothes), grabbed our lanterns and headed out. The snow was softly falling and it was incredibly peaceful. We were the only people out except for the occasional car that passed by. It was fun to feel like this world was ours and ours alone. We explored and chatted and took in how peaceful it was as we walked. When we returned to the house the girls decided to play outside for a bit. Rosy cheeked and happily cold they came inside and requested peppermint hot chocolate to warm up with. As we sat by the light of the Christmas tree drinking our hot chocolate Grace said to me: "Mama, I am so glad that you came up with the idea for a snowy lantern walk! It was truly magical! I hope we can do this again and again!" We sure can, sweet girl. We sure can!