Last weekend, we took the kids to Big Bear Mountain to experience an early White Christmas. The kids had been asking to see the snow since July! I’m so glad that the weather didn’t disappoint us.
If you’re living rather closed by, the Big Bear Lake area is a great place to visit to ski, play the tire sled, or just to hang out and enjoy the lovely views. It was a good two hours drive for us from our place and totally worth it. You might want to have the snow chains for your tires ready before you go though. One the day we went, there were check-points half way up the hills to make sure you’ve got the snow chains on before you can go any further. Some helpful workers were there on stand-by to help you put on the snow chains with a fee, that is if you already have the chains.
It was our kids’ first time to play in the snow and they loved it. They couldn’t help themselves but to fall into the fluffy and powdery snow on purpose. They are so much fun to watch. Just make sure to dress warmly when you visit. That’s all.
It felt a lot cooler than 28 degree F though, especially in the snow!
We made it a day trip and left the area right before Sunset. Seems like everyone was leaving at around the same time. But it was no big deal in getting stuck a little in traffic. It was such a nice view on the way down the hill as well.
This weekend, we took the kids to Disneyland trying to take more Christmas pictures. Well, I guess I won’t be back next year around this time of the year and you’ll see why from the picture below.
It was a different kind of traffic jam! We could hardly take any decent pictures with the kids. Oh well. But it was nice to see the spectacular Christmas decorations of the castles and beautiful fire works.
Thank you for stopping by today! Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Angie!
DeleteI see you had a wonderfull time! Merry Christmas to you and your family :)
ReplyDeleteThank you,Dear. Hope your Holiday was just as wonderful. :)
DeleteHi Amy! I love your photo's. It looks like you are enjoying the season just as you should be! Merry Christmas to you and your family and may your new year be one of bright, joyful blessings! With much love!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorraine. Hope your holiday was just as wonderful. Blessings to you and your family in 2013! :)
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Merry Christmas! I guess we just need to take a visit to Big Bear if we're missing New England snow - can't believe that's California!!
ReplyDeleteI know...can't believe sunny and warm CA can get so snowy! :) You'll definitely enjoy Big Bear if you miss the snow.
DeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, Amy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dear. Hope you had a wonderful Holiday celebration. :)
DeleteHi, very nice pictures... we have the same weather and temperature here in Sweden. I like it a lot, snow really brings Christmas atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteCiao.
Oh yeah, white Christmas is so pretty. :) But I'm glad I can "get away" from the cold after the day trip. :P My kids has been asking to visit Big Bear to play with the snow again. hehehe...
DeleteI see that you had fun over Christmas, those are beautiful pictures with an amazing scenery! Have a Wonderful New year too!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was fun time with family during the holiday. :) Hope yours was just as wonderful, Sandra.
DeleteThat view on the hill side is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSeason's greetings.
Thank you. Happy 2013 to you and your family!
DeleteMy kids are looking forward to visiting Tahoe every winter too. Wow I only heard about crazy Disneyland during Christmas time but never knew how bad it was until I saw the picture! I had 3 friends who visited the Disneyland but they all posted smiley pictures on Facebook that I had no idea how crowded it was. Sounds like you had a great holiday!
ReplyDeleteYeah, we had a wonderful time. I guess we just went to Disneyland on the wrong day! hahaha....but it's so closed by I can just go again some other day to make up for the pictures. :P
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