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Winter in Germany: Sledding + Snowmen

01/01/2015 by Jamie 15 Comments

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Winter in Germany

These two boys had a Father/Son adventure in the snow today! Our first winter in Germany and we’ve already got tons of snow perfect for building snowmen and sledding.

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Their first snowman was kinda small, but still worthy of a big hug.

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If you were wondering – yes, that’s a cigar in the snowman’s mouth.

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Snowman #2 was a success!

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The sled we bought locally worked really well, but was lacking in the steering department. It was still nicer than any sled I had as a kid! I’m pretty sure we used to use those plastic discs and did more rolling/falling off than sledding…

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It was a successful winter adventure in the snow. Mostly because there were no meltdowns from snow pants or gloves being uncomfortable, or the snow being too cold. And I got to curl up on the couch with my coffee and do some travel research for our next adventure!

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Comments

  1. Samantha Angell says

    01/01/2015 at 2:08 pm

    How fun! We had a little bit of snow here in Sweden, but it was quite warm yesterday and it all melted. I’m hoping we get a storm too- the cold of winter just isn’t worth it without the snow!

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    • Jamie says

      02/01/2015 at 8:16 am

      The cold is definitely better with some pretty snow to look at!

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  2. Cynthia says

    01/01/2015 at 2:25 pm

    So sweet! I was just looking longingly at the snow the other day, wishing I could make a snowman. And now that I’ve procrastinated, our snow’s began melting with the higher temps. Oh well- new year ;)

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    • Jamie says

      03/01/2015 at 10:22 pm

      Well maybe you will get more snow soon! It seems like we are going to get a lot of snow this winter – should be fun!

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  3. bethwurdeman says

    01/01/2015 at 4:04 pm

    Looks like you have a happy Junge und Mann. Nice Schnee. We have none. 27 degrees but brilliant blue skies. Rodeln gehen or schlitten fahren….I remember those German sleds…no foot steering like our old sleds here. Viel Spaß!

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    • Jamie says

      02/01/2015 at 8:17 am

      27 degrees and blue skies! Sounds like a pretty winter for Seattle :)

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  4. Beth W says

    01/01/2015 at 8:24 pm

    Congrats on a successful snow day! That pic of him hugging the snowman is so, so precious. :D

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    • Jamie says

      02/01/2015 at 8:15 am

      Thanks! I guess he said he was so proud of him and he loved him, ha!

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  5. Kristin D says

    03/01/2015 at 6:49 pm

    Very cute! Awesome snow man. This was my first year not seeing any snow.

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    • Jamie says

      03/01/2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Kristin! Winter without snow isn’t so bad, but we have sure enjoyed the winter wonderland.

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  6. Tee @ Rotten One says

    03/01/2015 at 8:49 pm

    Those are the cutest boys and the cutest snowmen! Hope you guys enjoyed your first winter in Germany :)

    Tee @ Rotten One

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    • Jamie says

      03/01/2015 at 10:06 pm

      Aww thanks! We are definitely enjoying it so far :)

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  7. Holly says

    05/01/2015 at 12:58 am

    Your son hugging the snowman <3 how beautiful that is! We have had hardly any snow so far this year :( I shouldn't complain though as I was sick of it last year!

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    • Jamie says

      11/01/2015 at 8:20 pm

      I know – melted my heart :) Well the photo, I wasn’t there. Well all our snow is gone now, so we will see how long that lasts!

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  8. sororitylifetoarmywife says

    15/01/2015 at 2:35 am

    Looks like fun! Y’all already have a lot of snow.

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