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As a young girl I enjoyed sledding and snowmobiling. My brothers and I couldn’t wait for the snow and cold weather so we could get out the sled and head for the golf course. I don't enjoy winter these days,  but I still have those pleasant memories of fun in the snow as a child.

The January and February weather usually keeps us in the house with little opportunity to get outdoors. Since we can’t escape the snow and ice in Chicago, we try to enjoy some winter sports. We are fortunate enough to have a forest preserve literally across the street from our neighborhood. What most people don't know is that this same forest preserve that provides great summer fun for picnics and bike rides also offers great winter fun for my kids.  

Since we have not had any snow flying about in mass quantities, the forest preserve has been open for roaming about and not freezing our toes off. My kids love nothing more when I am driving home from school and I pull into the forest preserve versus our street. On Monday, I surprised them all by turning right instead of left.

I couldn't get them back in the car.

Comments

[Tamar]

Beautiful! I am sorta bummed we've had a bust of a winter, I love me some snow and snow sports! Love your girls' coats - so cute!

[emily]

What a fun venture! That must be great to have so close to the house!

[Elaine]

What a fun outing. Looks like a great place to explore. :)

[Danelel]

What a great spot to have close by!

[Amber]

Fun! What an awesome area.

[Gina]

Just look at those faces- makes a mother smile!!!

[deb]

Very fun! I love the group picture of your happy kids!

[June Makes Six]

Looks like a great afternoon...my people love to run too! Have a great weekend.

Tiffany

[Erika B]

Great shots! The forest is always an adventure. We have untouched nature just outside our backdoor and my girls love playing there.

Erika B

[Faith]

these are SO cute!!! thanks so much for linking up with the Poetic winter photography challenge.

[alita]

That last picture is so very sweet. Their smiles light up their faces. And I love little nature preserves, too. Mild winters (without snow) are ok with me, but I live in Michigan so who am I kidding. Although... this year has been nice.

Nice post! Wonderful captures of the kiddos.

[Kathy]

Oh my, that first shot is so quiet and peaceful :). And seriously, your kids are adorable!

[Dina @ 4 Lettre Words]

LOVE that pic of them all bundled up. So adorable!

[Tish]

This looks and sounds like a wonderful place!! I do not enjoy winters much anymore either! This is a great series of photos. I love the first one and the shot of your kids. I really like your processing too. :D

[Lori]

looks so much fun! and the photos are beautiful and those happy faces say it all!

thanks so much for sharing,
Lori

[Barbara]

Wonderful images - I love the woods in winter (and I love those spotty jackets!).

[say cheese]

fun-filled and great photos!

[Buckeroomama]

There's something about the starkness of leafless trees in winter that I love. Great images.

[alicia]

What a wonderful escape. I'm sure my kids wouldn't want to leave either. I'm glad that the weather has been mild enough to enjoy such beauty. Thanks so much for participating in our Poetic Winter Challenge...

[Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud]

These are great! Thanks so much for joining us in the Poetic Winter Photo Challenge. Have a great day!

[Breena]

What a beautiful area! And such gorgeous photos! Thanks so much for sharing at "Life as this Mommy knows It"!

[Tatjana Parkacheva]

Very nice photos.

Regards and best wishes