by Victoria H.
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September 13, 2006

What To Do When There's No Snow : Photo Essay

December 31, 2007 12:21 AM EST
views: 81 | comments: 38

As many of you might know, we went to West Virginia for Christmas.  We were really hoping for snow (well, I was anyway), but alas it was not meant to be.

So, what DO you do when there's no snow?  When you can't make snow angels or build snowmen?  When you can't go sleigh-riding or throw snowballs?

Why, you decorate Nana's and Grandpa's little outside trees of course!

 

 

 

 

You find every stick, rock, twig, whatever available in the immediate area and you pile it up on that tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You stick things anywhere in the tree you want.

 

 

 

 

 

 

High and low.  Just anywhere you think it might fit and look odd......er, uh........nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the end you'll have your completed work of snowless art - the decorated outdoor pine.

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely, huh?  LOL

 

 
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Comments: 38

Sue M. Dec 31, 2007, 12:26am EST
LOL... yeah, that's cute, Victoria! Looks like the kids had fun any way!
Barbara B. Dec 31, 2007, 12:28am EST
That's quite a nice looking Christmas tree!!
Ellie !. Dec 31, 2007, 12:33am EST
This is absolutely WONDERFUL!
Ellie !. Dec 31, 2007, 12:34am EST
Happy New Year, Victoria!
Cheryl W. Dec 31, 2007, 12:43am EST
Kids are so cute. They are masters at using their imaginations....:)
meg pattinson Dec 31, 2007, 1:04am EST
aww.. that is too adorable! &a great idea too.. very creative! i'm sure grandma &grandpa loved them as wellll!
Toni V. Dec 31, 2007, 1:07am EST
That's hilarious! You are great with the kids!
Chuck M. Dec 31, 2007, 1:09am EST
What a great photo essay!
Nancy S. Dec 31, 2007, 1:18am EST
Well they managed to entertain theirselves. They come up with some cute ideas.
Melissa (always views and rates...) S. Dec 31, 2007, 1:18am EST
Great photo essay! The kids looked like they were having fun even if there wasn't any snow:)
Melanie S. Dec 31, 2007, 1:41am EST
Want me to ship you some.. got plenty of the white, cold stuff to go around hehehe.

The pictures are adorable!!!!!!!! Looks fun either way!
Shannon W Dec 31, 2007, 1:51am EST
lol!!! That is so funny and cute! A very creative idea. I love it. So totally something my kids would do.
Teresa W. Dec 31, 2007, 2:37am EST
That looks like a lot of fun and a great way to burn the energy out of the kids!!
Bonnie S. Dec 31, 2007, 4:53am EST
It looks like they had fun anyway : ) Have A. Happy New Year!
Digital Diva S. Dec 31, 2007, 7:08am EST
Ha ha ha ha ha ha - that is very cute. I'm sorry you didn't get any snow. Ours melted away but came back again last night. Not enough for snow men though.

Thanks for you comments on my collection - I have no idea what the value would be. 10 t0 30 dollars each times how ever many I have - not a fortune but a sizable sum.
Sophie S. Dec 31, 2007, 7:27am EST
cute. All the snow melted on Christmas Eve here, but it was way too muddy and yucky to let the kids have thier way with the yard.
Pam H. Dec 31, 2007, 7:31am EST
One thing is for sure, Haley and Parker are definitely learning to use their imagination.
Karolyn Q. Dec 31, 2007, 8:02am EST
Cute!


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Marianne R. Dec 31, 2007, 8:48am EST
LOL! Cute photos and essay. Did grandma Connie like her decorated tree? :)
Victoria H. Dec 31, 2007, 9:39am EST
Thanks Sue. Yeah, I think they did.

LOL Barbara If you say so! LOL ; ) I owe you loads of comments, I know. Will try to get to it today.

Thanks for stopping by Ellie. Happy New Year to you too!

No doubt, Cheryl.

Meg: For some reason they want to decorate that particular tree each and every time we go up there! LOL

Thanks, Toni!

Thank ya kindly, Chuck!

Yes, sometimes that ability to entertain themselves is a total blessing for me, Nancy! ; )

Yeah, they didn't seem to care too much this year, Melissa. Last year Haley cried! This year I practically wanted to cry. LOL

I would totally take some of your snow, Melanie!

Well, you guys just come on over to WV, Shannon. We'll meet you there and all the kids can decorate trees until their hearts' content.

Good point, Teresa. Didn't think of that burning the energy off. Maybe I'll have them decorate some of my trees. LOL

Happy New Year to you too, Bonnie!

Yes, you know how much I was wanting snow, Marilyn. I showed your collection to my husband. He was impressed.

Too bad, Sophie. A white Christmas rocks!!

I hope so, Pam. I think that's important.

Thanks Karolyn! I owe you so many comments right now. I'm trying hard to catch up. I'll be by soon, hopefully today!

Actually now that I think about it, Marianne, I'm not sure if she noticed. She was inside while we were outside with the kids. They decorate that tree every time we go up there. Not sure what it is about just that one.
☃ Aunt Shanny Dec 31, 2007, 9:56am EST
Kids can be quite imaginative!
G. M. Lupo Dec 31, 2007, 1:16pm EST
That's a great photo essay, Victoria.
Connie C. Dec 31, 2007, 2:35pm EST
LOL That is my babies. LOL It is a wonder they did not come in the house and get some decoration off our tree to use outside on those trees.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 31, 2007, 2:38pm EST
Oh, that's so cute.

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Susy R. Dec 31, 2007, 2:44pm EST
Oh thats too cute!! Glad you see you guys made the most of it!
JoAnne D. Dec 31, 2007, 4:33pm EST
Leave it to the children to find something imaginative and creative to do. They are amazing.
Jodie P. Dec 31, 2007, 5:01pm EST
LOL ... that is way funny. What did your Mom and Dad say? How sad they had to snow to play in. It was cold enuff, and I thought we were going to have some snow, for christmas but no, NONE at all.. Did they have a good time anyway? How did your dog do on the way back home?
Lynn R. Dec 31, 2007, 5:24pm EST
You know, you can get one of those 'snow machines' that make snow. Or you can spray your yard white. OR you could come up here and they could make a REAL snowman. Hee-Hee!!

Just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family and very Happy New Year.
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Fran S. Dec 31, 2007, 7:50pm EST
cute pictures
Victoria H. Dec 31, 2007, 9:25pm EST
Thank goodness for that, Shannon! It keeps'em busy! ; )

Thanks G.M.!

Give'em time, Mom, give'em time (and I'm sure they will)! LOL

Thanks Nana.

Thanks for stopping by, Susy. I'm just glad they weren't too disappointed that they didn't get any snow.

I just hope they never lose that imagination and creativity, JoAnne.

Hi Jodie. I'm not sure if Mom and Dad ever really noticed it this time. Mom was in the house. Dad was out there but was busy filling up all his bird feeders. They did enjoy themselves up there. It was nice to be back home for a while. Josie did perfectly. She slept nearly all the way. She's the best dog.

Lynn: Hmmmmm. I wonder how much one of those snow machines would cost? Dude, if it wasn't probably extremely expensive I would so buy one!! LOL Don't be scared if one day we show up at your front door wanting to play in your yard! LOL

Thanks Fran!
G. M. Lupo Dec 31, 2007, 9:37pm EST
Happy new year to everyone.
elizabeth e. Dec 31, 2007, 10:22pm EST
Victoria, what a wonderful creative way to play in the Non-snow. Next time, come to New England.
Dawne Joy Dec 31, 2007, 11:37pm EST
very cute and creative!!
Phyllis R. Jan 1, 2008, 6:58pm EST
This is adorable, love it. BTW, I really love Parker's yellow shoe they are sooooooo cute!!!!
Jodie P. Jan 9, 2008, 2:10pm EST
I love this
Genenette R. Jan 18, 2008, 1:26am EST
I love your dog's name. I really like Josey. We were debating it for Jayde and also for the next baby if one ever occurs.
necee t. Mar 27, 2008, 10:53pm EDT
Victoria... this is adorable... that tree got the royal treatment... hehe...
very lovely... your kids are sooo cute...
Jodie P. Dec 6, 2008, 1:06pm EST
love this essay

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