On Sunday January 3rd, Tianjin had it’s largest snowfall in 59 years! While we were snug in our beds, snow began to fall early on that morning and lasted all day and into the night. The kids were hoping and praying for a day off from school the next day. We found out around 8 pm Sunday evening that their wish came true. Tianjin International School had it’s first official snow day ever. Since the Chinese government closed all public schools in Tianjin, I think our administrators didn’t feel too badly about the decision.
The kids were thrilled to have one more day to sleep in and relax around the apartment. Michael joined some of his Korean friends for lunch, Jessie and Maddie went to some of their friends’ apartments for hot chocolate and movies, and Rachel and I stayed snug indoors and made chocolate chips cookies.Megan was excited to go out to play, but not many of her older siblings. Here’s a few pictures of the courtyard outside our apartment.
We live on the 8th floor, our windows are boxed in green in the top left corner of the picture.
Someone wasn’t happy to come indoors.
But a cup of hot chocolate made her happy again.
Oh-h how bright and beautiful the pure, white brightness of the snow! Hard to believe on seeing these, that it’ll really be a big, dirty mess when it melts! So explicit of Isa. 1:18! Thank you for posting–and thanks to Marilyn for sharing!
The joy of a child! Luv those fingernails! He,he!
Fun; we had our fair share of snow this past winter–not a big fan, but the boys loved helping Daddy shovel, sledding, making snow angels, a snowman, etc. I was SO glad to see spring, and am trying to enjoy every minute of it. Dreaming of moving to Florida or California . . .