Thursday, December 04, 2008

A Snowman for Grandpa...


On the day after Thanksgiving, we decided to make a snowman so that Grandpa could look out of his window and see it and smile after we were gone. Grandpa is a widower and lives alone, so we wanted him to have something he could see to remind him that we love him.

Eli, Mommy and Daddy made the snowman together, the snow was perfect and it was a lot of fun. Eli donated his hat, scarf and gloves to add the finishing touches.

Later that night after Grandpa got home from work, he called to tell us we had left one of our kids in his backyard...too funny!

21 comments:

Steffie B. said...

Screams ADORABLE!!!! Don't forget that we are soooo doing CNY againthis year at Yen Chings......

Keisha said...

Oh!!! Snow!! Would you believe,.. I have NEVER made a snowman?! Snow Angel.. YES! & I loved it! We just don't ever get any snow.. & if we do.. it's just a messy muck & not enough to stick to the ground.
Love the pictures!

a Tonggu Momma said...

I love the thought and excitement behind this!!! And I especially love the gloves on the stick arms... Edward Scissorhands, anyone?

Kim said...

HOW FUN!!!
Love the snowman..
I want to go to CNY with you two..
Hugs..
I will be there in heart..
Love ya girly..

Truly Blessed said...

Oh, I just love the proud and happy look on his sweet face. What a lovely thing to do for Grandpa!

Musings from Kim K. said...

How cute. I just playing in the snow with my kids. I'm looking forward to our Sunday play date.

Gail said...

Love that you did this for Grandpa...and your Eli is just so cute. I think he and William would be good friends. :)

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

That is so sweet...and what a cute snowman too!! I am sure it made Grandpa's day!

Kayce said...

That is too cute!!

Jewels of My Heart said...

How precious.... what a beautiful gift of love....

The Byrd's Nest said...

That was funny...love the snowman!

kerri said...

That is the sweetest little snowman and the idea that it brings a smile to Grandpa's face is the best. Nice that he can look out his window and see the love..

Patricia said...

What a great snowman!!! Love this story!

LOVE your blog "soundtrack" too - puts me right in the Christmas mood!

T-2 for the big birthdays for Eli & Kiara! YIKES!

Polar Bear said...

What a great snowman!!!! That is such a cool idea!!! I bet Grandpa loved it!!!
I can't believe how much snow there is up north.

Middle-Aged Moi said...

That is SOOOO cute! I love the idea!!!

Lisa said...

Great snowman! I hope we see snow this year!

Mr.Brian said...

Wish we had enough snow to make a snowman here.

Adele said...

Love the snowman! I am so jealous. We NEVER get snow in Mississippi. Enjoy it! Too funny about what your grandpa said. I am sure he enjoyed it though.

Margaret M said...

Love the snowman. The last one we built was barely 1 foot tall...just not the same amount of snow here. What a sweet gesture for Grandpa!

OH MY #6 said...

that little Eli is so darn cute.

Lea
xo

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Eli is adorable!!!! How sweet of you guys to leave Grandpa a surprise like that. {{{hug}}}} I loved this post!