Sea World

I took the kids to Sea World today because it was Member Appreciation day! Not only did we get a super cool Christmas ornament, but the kids got to play in the snow! Maryam was able to sled down a hill! They both made snowballs, threw snowballs and had a great time playing. I'm so glad we went!!

Yosemite Mariposa Grove

We left the village and headed to Mariposa Grove. I wanted the kids to see the Tunnel Tree. I thought it would be fun to get a picture of them in front of it since I've got a few of my cousins and I in front of it too. It didn't happen!
On the drive over there (it's 26 miles and took over an hour to get there) I drove through snow! I've never driven while it was snowing! I was very brave. :) Maryam wanted to get out of the car and get snowed on. She's so funny! So, I pulled over, she and I got out and watched as the snow landed on our hands and melted. She got a little sad when the snow melted. But she wanted me to take a picture of it in her hair, so I did!
We got back in the car and kept on going. The temp ranged from 45 to 27 degrees. When we got back in the car it was 29 degrees! When we got out again at Mariposa Grove it was 34. YIKES! This is when I started to worry about M's Chronic Lung Disease. We were fighting altitude and temperature. Ugh. But she insisted on trying to hike.
So, we hiked in the snow! There was snow everywhere!! The kids kept making snowballs and throwing them at each other and at me. It was fun! We didn't quite make it the 1.3 miles to the tree, but we had fun trying!! After about a mile both kids finally conceded that it was time to go back to the car. It was snowing, getting dark, they were starting to get cold and they were definitely tired! So we headed back! Jax took the way down the fun way and opted to roll down for a few minutes. It was hilarious! Maryam took a break and made a snow angel. And they both made and threw dozens of snowballs at each other and Mommy.
We had a GREAT time! When we got back, after an hour or so, Auntie Karen had the car nice and toasty for us. I changed the kids into dry clothes and we headed home. It was a great day.

In case you're wondering, Maryam needed 2 breathing treatments when we got home. It's 11 pm, it's been an hour since her last one. If she makes it until 2am I know she'll be fine. Hoping she makes it!

More snow

Here are some pictures of Maryam and Mr. Bishop playing in the snow. Today was the first time in Mr. Bishop's 5 years that he had ever played in the snow and he LOVED it! They chased each other all over the yard. It snowed for a good 7 hours without ever letting up.

Here is a picture of Daddy and Maryam posing in the snow.

This is the face Maryam gave Daddy when she said "peace mail, peace mail". So, they took off down the street to check the mail in the snow.

More snow pictures

Auntie May May brought the boys over to play with Maryam in the snow. Above is Auntie May May, Maryam and Mommy. Below is Tyler chasing Maryam around the cars.

Below is our car totally covered in snow...CRAZY!

And here is a picture I took just a few minutes ago of how much more snow there is now! I've lived in 29 Palms most of my life and I've never seen anything like this! CRAZY!

Snow in 29 Palms!!!

This is the first picture I took when it first changed from rain to snow.

Then I ran and woke up Brett, dressed Maryam and sent them outside to play! She LOVED it! She kept running around saying snow, snow, snow...

Daddy and Maryam.

Mommy and Maryam.

Snowing in the desert

OK, so its been snowing since 10am.  Its 1pm now and it hasn't stopped!  I'll post pictures later.