lazy day

Well, playing in the snow turned into baking cookies and watching movies. Sam didn't take much of a nap and Chris and I were feeling pretty lazy, so once she did get up we didn't really feel like getting everyone all bundled up to go outside. Not to mention that this afternoon the wind picked up and has been blowing the 18 + inches that we have on the ground all over the place, along with the snow that continues to fall.
When we gave up on getting Sam to nap I started working on my first batch of Christmas cookies while Chris and Sam snuggled on the couch and watched Polar Express. It was adorable to see the two of them with a sippy cup and bowl of cheerios all cuddled in the blankets together. Sam almost made it through the entire movie too which was quite impressive. She has never been one for TV and usually won't sit still that long for anything.
But it was really a very peaceful afternoon. With the music and sounds of Christmas coming from the TV, the smell of ginger snaps filling the apartment and falling snow out the window I was almost able to really get into the holiday spirit!