The only time that Scout looks less than pure white is when she is in the snow. Oh, that girl loves some snow! She frolics, pounces and runs around like a crazy dog.
Happy New Year everyone! I have to share a little story with you. Yesterday morning, we woke to a light snow fall. It was truly beautiful. Husband was going on and on about how beautiful it was, what a wonderful day it was…you get the picture. He was in a great mood! Later, we went out and shoveled and husband took the car to the grocery store to stock up on some items. In the meantime, I called Heidi and was chatting with her. Husband arrived back home and came toward the kitchen door holding 4 or 5 bags. As is my custom, I opened the door and took the bags from him so that I could unload them. Husband turned back toward the car, presumably to shut the car door. Still talking to Heidi, I turned away to deal with the bags. When I turned back to the door, I saw my just under 6’5″ husband lying on his back in the snow, with a grin on his face. I was amazed and happy to see that his delight in the winter weather had led him to make a Snow Angel. I’d never seen him do this before! What a lovely, childlike thing for Don to do! All of this was happening while Heidi was talking away on the other end of the line. Then I saw Don get up and he was limping. What??? I opened the door and asked him what happened? Instead of making a snow angel, he had fallen on the ice and was grimacing in pain and embarrassment. I quickly hung up the phone and helped him in the house. His ankle had been twisted, but will be fine. When I explained to him that I thought he had been making a Snow Angel, he shook his head in disbelief and, eventually, laughter. We became rather giggly at the absurdity of the whole thing.
As the day went on, the more we thought of the “Snow Angel” story, the more we laughed. By the time I told the story to my sister, I was laughing so hard I could barely get it out without gasping for air! And that kind of laughter is wonderful, isn’t it?
So, if you can, go out and make a Snow Angel today and think of my husband when you’re doing it!
Oh Claudia, first of all, I hope hubby is okay, and I am in hysteria!!! That is so sweet and so funny all at the same time!!! LOL!! (and Scout is BEAUTIFUL) You have made my day….I needed that!! Big hugs and a Happy New Year!!
♥ Teresa
That is soooo funny!! and cute, good thing you weren’t out there snapping pictures of him making his snow angel…lol…Have a wonderful New Year!
I am still laughing about the snow angel story, because when you were describing it that is exactly what I thought he was doing! Happy New Year, glad your 2009 ended up with lots of laughter.
Scout is so HANDSOME!!
That’s too funny, Claudia! I hope Don’s ankle is back to normal snow and tell him no more “snow angels” LOL!!
((Hugs))
What a delightful story my friend…I am so glad your husband did not hurt himself too bad. Laughter is so important to us all…thank you for that reminder. I will make sure I do just that today at some point!
Ours would probably be a slush/rain angel in the depleting snow banks, honey! Hah.
A similar thing happened to Jack about 16 years ago. Slipped on the ice while trying to help a mom about to give birth. HE fell and cracked some ribs! Couldn’t move “quickly” for months. But I just stood there laughing at him because he looked like a baby bird as he was trying to get air into his lungs. I’ll never forget that look on his face.
xoxo,
Connie
Laughing is good for the soul. So glad that Don is okay! Happy New Year to both of you! I’ve had my black eyed peas for the day (couldn’t get hubby to eat any)so looking forward to a great year. Our snow here in south central Kansas is all but gone. Plenty of good temps though. Stay warm!
Oops! Meant to say COLD temps. That’s what I get for not proof reading!
Ha, ha, I am imagining my 6.3 ft husband making snowangels!! That’s to funny! I hope your husband is okay.
Happy New Year!!
Love, Joni.
Hi Claudia,
Happy New Year to you and your snow angel! Very funny story:)
~janet
Happy New Year, Claudia! What a cute story. I’m afraid the only type of angel I could make is a sand angel, and I think that might be a tad gritty! Ewwww! ;-)
Hoping that your DH’s ankle is okay and that both of you and Scout enjoy the beautiful winter landscape. Hope you are feeling better too, sweet friend. From the sound of this post, you are! YEA! :-)
Rich blessings abounding to you and yours throughout the year to come and always…
Happy 2010!
XO,
Sheila :-)
I forgot to tell Scoutie she is the most beautiful girl, I know she already knows that but a girl never hears it enough!
i’m laughing. my husband did the same thing last week and slipped on the ice…twice!!! he is a florida boy, so he must remember to tread softly on the ice! i laughed when he wasn’t looking, but i knew how made it made him to fall.
what is it about growing a little older and trying to act like a kid in the snow and getting hurt?? i went snow flying with zoey on a tiny hill by the house and hurt my hips. wha?
hope your husband’s ankle gets better soon before the next snowfall…cuz the world needs as many snow angels as it can get!!!
take care
sue
No snow here. But last week, when my husband was visiting his grown daughters in Oklahoma, which got hit heavy, he fell on the ice too. Seems to be okay now. Hope your hubby didn’t do any damage except maybe to his pride!
Brenda
Claudia: That’s a really cute story. I hope Don is ok, and that your mirth over the incident continues long into the new year.
Blessings always,
Donna
Oh gosh, Claudia, that says so much about you, that your first thought was of snow angels! I sure do hope your husband is ok, and that the ankle doesn’t give him pain for too long.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for the smile tonight. I needed it. Happy new year!
Love the story Claudia! I would love to go out and make a Snow Angel, but you know where we are!! Did your husband ever went back outside and made a snow angel? he should and I would like a photo too. Miss you Rita
Claudia that is so funny! Glad he’s ok.. Scout is so adorable!
Happy New Year!
paula:)
That is so funny!! I do love those laughs when you know what is coming that you can’t help from cracking up before the story is even told. I hope the laughter is a sign of what is in store for you this new year.
Hope Don’s ankle heals quickly.
And happy new year!
What a great story. It made me giggle, too.
Wishing you all the best in 2010. Happy new year!
What a fun tale! Everyone needs this kind of giggle. I hope your husband isn’t sore today. Maybe you two should BOTH go make a snow angel!
That’s such a funny story! I’m glad he wasn’t hurt though!
Your furry baby is so sweet looking :)
Happy New Year sweet Claudia!
xo,
rue
OMG, hope your husband is well, Claudia!
Your doggie is soo cute in the snow, and thank you for your nice words… sooo glad you liked my post!
I don’t remember if I left a message with my wish for a wonderful Happy New Year, so I leave it again!
Monicax.
Claudia ~ What a delightful story. Hope Don is okay and is getting a lot of tender loving care from you since you laughed at him : ) I was laughing just reading the story.
Happy New Year!
OHMYGOSH!!! I have a ridiculous, silly grin all over my face! See? :)
So that’s whay Hubby & I have been doing. Not falling on our butts, but making Snow Angels!
I hope Don is feeling better! The best part is now you have one of those sweet, treasured stories to share over and over again. :)
Hugs,
Zuzu
What a sweet/funny story about your husband making snow angels but not really on purpose. I sure hope his ankel heels quickly.
You dog is handsome. My daughter’s golden retriever absolutely loves the snow. I mean loves the snow! Rolls, romps, runs, rolls some more and on it goes.
Have a nice day.
What a cute story! Hope hubby is OK. Claudia, your blog is so beautiful. I’m so happy I got to visit again! xo rachel