Wednesday, March 21, 2012

We Are Going On a Snow Hunt

     Ok, so this blog is just for fun.  Jim and I both love snow!  Here in Susanville we have had a very light winter.  So last Monday we decided to take a drive and not come home until we had found some real snow.  By real snow, I mean big beautiful drifts of snow- a Winter Wonderland that we could enjoy.  As we were driving, my sister called and I told her about our quest.  She in turn told my nephew that we were "hunting" for snow.  That phrase really stuck with me.  It reminded me of a folksong/chant that I used to sing with my students called, "We Are Going On a Bear Hunt."  While I do not have a fondness for hunting bears, I do have a fondness for "hunting" snow.  So this is my  loosely based version, "We Are Going On a Snow Hunt!"  To get the full effect, slap your thighs and clap your hands in rhythm while you sing.  Go ahead!  It's fun to be a kid:)


We Are Going On a Snow Hunt

Going on a snow hunt
Going on a snow hunt
On this beautiful day
On this beautiful day
Got a real good friend
Got a real good friend
By my side
By my side


Oh, oh
Oh, oh
What do I see?
What do I see?
It's Almanor Lake
It's Almanor Lake
Can't go under it
Can't go under it
Can't go through it
Can't go through it
Don't want to go around it
Don't want to go around it
Let's go over it
Let's go over it




Going on a snow hunt
Going on a snow hunt
On this beautiful day
On this beautiful day
Got a real good friend
Got a real good friend
By my side
By my side


Oh, oh
Oh, oh
What do I see?
What do I see?
It's gulls in the wind
It's gulls in the wind
They can't go under it
They can't go under it
They can't go through it
They can't go through it
They can't go around it
They can't go around it
They can soar above it
They can soar above it



Going on a snow hunt
Going on a snow hunt
On this beautiful day
On this beautiful day
Got a real good friend
Got a real good friend
By my side
By my side

Oh, oh
Oh, oh
What do I see?
What do I see?
It's tall pine trees
It's tall pine trees
Can't go over them
Can't go over them
Can't go under them
Can't go under them
Can't go around them
Can't go around them
Let's drive through them
Let's drive through them



Going on a snow hunt
Going on a snow hunt
On this beautiful day
On this beautiful day
Got a real good friend
Got a real good friend
By my side
By my side

Look, look
Look, look
Here is the snow
Here is the snow
Let's stay and play
Let's stay and play
Ok, ok
Ok, ok!

(And that's exactly what we did!)


We finally found our snow at Mt. Lassen National Park

Here is Jim with a winter wonderland all around him.

Here I am...loving every minute in the snow!

Most of the park is closed, so we took a walk along the road.

Here is where the road suddenly ends.  They won't plow again until spring.

I couldn't resist throwing a snowball or two at the cute cameraman:)

We built a little snowman family to remind us that we'd like to bring our kids here someday.

This tree reminded us of a Dr. Suess tree- it's grows curvy from the wind.

Amazingly the visitor center was open, so we enjoyed some hot chocolate before heading home.
















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9 comments:

  1. DelanaMarch 21, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Great photos! Hang in there! However long it takes, it will be worth the wait! http://nineyearpregnancy.wordpress.com/?s=worth+it+all

    Blessings,
    Delana

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    1. Little BlessingsMarch 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks! We know all the waiting will be worth it in the end:) And then the next adventure of parenthood will begin...

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  2. Lynn MarkmanMarch 21, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Jim & Amy~ I love your Snow Adventure! I'm tickled about the way you shared your creative quest, with a fun song and pics. I remember the song from my Girl Scout days as a Leader. I can imagine, that I'm with you, playing in the snow! I think, I need a cuppa hot tea, LOL!

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    1. Little BlessingsMarch 22, 2012 at 1:10 PM

      Come have that "cuppa hot tea" with me when you get back:)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Jim and Amy,
    It was so much fun reading your post. It was so uplifting and refreshing to feel your excitement about hunting snow. Snow as you know is not my favorite thing, but you made it fun to read about. I can see you and Jim just taking off in the car to seek a new adventure. To find things to do where most would sit in front of their TV, you find adventures. I cannot wait to hear of all the adventures you take on with the Children God puts in your loving care. Love you Mom

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    1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 3:50 AM

      great pic. and its the first time I every went foolowing someone looking for snow , but it was truely beautiful as the lovely couple I was following. Never give up on your dream , because one morning you will wake up looking it right in the eyes or holding them in your arms!!!!!! God never fails!!!!

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    2. Little BlessingsMarch 22, 2012 at 1:11 PM

      Glad you enjoyed the journey:)

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  4. Words2BlessMarch 22, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I loved this post. I also love the snow and really miss it since we have moved away. But your photos brought it to life for me.

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