We’ve had several snowdays, snow delays and lots of shoveling. Surprisingly, all three of us are enjoying the winter a lot. The snow is so pretty and makes everything look beautiful. Despite the “performance” tires we still have on the car, I’m feeling more comfortable when I drive, but my palms still get a bit sweaty when I see one of those triple-wide snow plows coming my way, or worse, when I see one barreling down on me in my rear view mirror.
FM continues to run outdoors ~ he uses ice cleats so he doesn’t slip or slide.
FG’s oblivious to the fact that it’s cold and slippery outdoors. I still have to remind her to zip up, to wear a hat and gloves and to put on her boots. She loves all the winter sports and is starting to really enjoy her snowdays.
On the other hand, our four-legged family member, Maya , is having the most difficult time with the snow. It’s higher than she is now and she’s not able to roam the full length of the yard. I was feeling sorry for her the other day as I watched her attempt to break through the snow and when I said “Poor Maya, I bet she wishes she were still in Guam” , FG replied “Guam or us, which do you think she would choose?”
I was happy to hear FG put a positive spin on the fact that it’s not where we are that matters the most, but who we’re with!
Displaced Beachbums 
Hello! I messaged you a good while ago about Guam since my husband and I were moving there thanks to the navy. Well, we’re here now and if you ever want your Guam fix, feel free to visit our blog… TheGeibs.blogspot.com Beware, I’m pregnant and much of the blog is devoted to this, but I do throw in pics of Guam here and there. 🙂
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Hi Beth
FM runs with the Petzl ice cleats and LOVES them. In fact, the BN ordered a bunch for the soldiers to have for PT and could be why when I went to order a pair for me, every site their on is sold out like this one http://www.basegear.com/petzl-spiky-plus.html
This article about ice cleats was in Runners World: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-323–12421-0,00.html
Keep me posted on any cold weather finds ~ we’re always in the market for something to keep us a little warmer.
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What is it with kids and not wearing snow clothes? Mine are horrible about it too! It’s a struggle everyday to get a hat and mittens on them, and they never want to zip their coats. They’re in for a rude awakening when we get to Alaska!
Does FM use those stretchy shoe covers with the spikes? How do they work for him? I might need to invest in some.
The best cold weather clothing I’ve found are flannel lined jeans from Eddie Bauer or Land’s End. They’re fabulous! They keep you warm, but they’re not bulky. I have a couple pair and D. has a pair. He looked at me funny when I got them for him, but he loves them now. We’ll be investing in some more in the fall.
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