Yes, Nick got if for me for Xmas so now I have one long black Skhoop snow skirt and this one. Feeling spoiled but I wear them every day to walk to school and for recess, way easier to take on and off than snow pants:)
Oh Brooke, I'm still the sweatpant-wearing girl you know and THAT is exactly why you'll almost always see me in skirts in Alaska during the winter. That way I can wear long underwear on the frigid days and not have to stuff them under dress pants. Way more comfortable with a skirt on top. I can wear yoga pants underneath on the warmer days, you know, when its at least ten degrees:) Good to hear from you my goalie friend!
That sure looked like a happy saturday! no snow here and unseasonably warm. It will probably be warm all winter and then we'll get snow in April. I love the seasons so I wish jack frost would BRING IT!
I'm a little bit of a lurker here on your blog - I love to read about your kids, job, parenting - you know, things many of us women can feel we know.
I haven't been able to view your pics for some reason until today, so I was so suprised to actually get to see the photos today.
Thanks for posting publicly. Elias makes me think a little differently about people, how I react to them, how I teach my child about relationships and differences. Your poignant writings make me wish I knew him, but to see his smile? Wow - he's an angel - He really made my day about 100 times better with these pics today - He's contagious!!
Still not sure I'd ever want to live in Alaska, but your athletic type lifestyle sounds invigorating!
New skirt? :)
Posted by: Faye | 01/07/2012 at 12:52 PM
Yes, Nick got if for me for Xmas so now I have one long black Skhoop snow skirt and this one. Feeling spoiled but I wear them every day to walk to school and for recess, way easier to take on and off than snow pants:)
Posted by: Christy | 01/07/2012 at 02:16 PM
A SKIRT?? Seriously? A skirt?? In Alaska in winter??? I know you've been up there for a while, but have you lost your mind?
Posted by: Brooke | 01/07/2012 at 06:54 PM
Oh Brooke, I'm still the sweatpant-wearing girl you know and THAT is exactly why you'll almost always see me in skirts in Alaska during the winter. That way I can wear long underwear on the frigid days and not have to stuff them under dress pants. Way more comfortable with a skirt on top. I can wear yoga pants underneath on the warmer days, you know, when its at least ten degrees:) Good to hear from you my goalie friend!
Posted by: Christy | 01/07/2012 at 09:29 PM
That sure looked like a happy saturday! no snow here and unseasonably warm. It will probably be warm all winter and then we'll get snow in April. I love the seasons so I wish jack frost would BRING IT!
Posted by: fleming | 01/08/2012 at 10:07 AM
For the record, this still seems crazy to me. As does going to the playground in 3 foot snowdrifts.
Posted by: Brooke | 01/08/2012 at 10:11 AM
love your outfit!!! that photo of you in all that snow looking so great is really wonderful. xo
Posted by: elizabeth | 01/08/2012 at 06:37 PM
Yes, love the outfit and the pics. And especialy love your header photo of Elias climbing!!
Posted by: Jennifer Mendenhall | 01/09/2012 at 06:56 PM
I love seeing Nick in a carefree moment!
Also caught that O's mittens don't match. Reminds me of us. Have fun!
Posted by: danielle in zurich | 01/09/2012 at 11:18 PM
Yes, Danielle, we are lucky if Olive keeps her mittens on, let alone keep matching pairs together in the house.
Wish I could mail you some snow Flem, we broke the record for snowfall this year, with more on the way tonight.
Thanks all!!!!!
Posted by: Christy | 01/11/2012 at 08:04 PM
I'm a little bit of a lurker here on your blog - I love to read about your kids, job, parenting - you know, things many of us women can feel we know.
I haven't been able to view your pics for some reason until today, so I was so suprised to actually get to see the photos today.
Thanks for posting publicly. Elias makes me think a little differently about people, how I react to them, how I teach my child about relationships and differences. Your poignant writings make me wish I knew him, but to see his smile? Wow - he's an angel - He really made my day about 100 times better with these pics today - He's contagious!!
Still not sure I'd ever want to live in Alaska, but your athletic type lifestyle sounds invigorating!
Posted by: Storkwatcher | 01/12/2012 at 08:19 AM
Storkwatcher, you made my day. Its been a rough one and your words brought a much needed smile. Thanks for writing!
Posted by: Christy | 01/13/2012 at 08:13 PM