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The Weekend Report: When It Was Still FROZEN (GIVEAWAY)

by Jamie

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

The weather is starting to warm up here in Utah, but back a few weeks ago this is what it looked like at Bear Lake.  It was like an eternal winter. Truly. I couldn’t imagine where all that snow would go.

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We invited up a few of our close friends to hang out with us. We hid out  in the warm cabin while buckets and buckets of snow came showering down.

I could swear there was at least 4 feet of fresh snow.

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We didn’t mind a bit. We chatted, and visited…played some cards…

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indulged in a few delicious confections. Might I recommend this  fabulous Almond Joy creamer. Please  pour it in a mug of  hot chocolate at your earliest convenience. It’s heaven in a cup, baby.

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After we had been inside for quite a while, a few choice individuals couldn’t stand it one minute longer. The eternal winter was closing in, man.  This particular wild cat threw off her comfy socks, rolled up her pjs and just Let It Go, baby.  Can you believe all that deep snow out there!

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She couldn’t believe it either. For The First Time In Forever, she ran around in circles with snow up to her knee caps.

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And then, my guests started dropping like flies. Out into the snow they went…

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running and jumping around like they didn’t have a care in the world. I may or may not have passed out on the living room floor from laughing so hard. Now, I don’t know much, but there is one thing I know for sure…I always want to have wonderful people around to laugh at with. That familiar saying  about laughter being the best medicine? It rings true for me.

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Running through the snow in your bare feet is funny to watch, but it turns out to be a little more pleasant when you put your shoes and socks back on. Note to self.

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Cool cat.

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Whoa, who let that girl with the yellow hat out of her cage? The hat was 25 cents at Walmart, okay. I just could pass it up. Now that I see it from a distance and on my actual head, I may never wear it again. Another note to self.

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We did a bit of sledding…

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had a snowball fight or two…

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or three…

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and then we  played in the snow until it was dark outside and we felt like drinking some  more Almond Joy Creamer Hot Chocolate. There was a lot of laughter to be had right in the middle of the FROZEN winter. Who would have thought. It was one of my best winter memories, for sure.

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We have been loving Disney’s  FROZEN soundtrack all winter long, have you heard it?  I hate to admit it, but sometimes I listen to it when my kids aren’t around. I know, juvenile isn’t it? I can’t help myself. It puts a big old smile on my face and quite frankly I feel proud to be walking the same planet as the people who are talented enough to write something so clever and endearing. Love it. There are a lot of great messages there.

FROZEN is coming out on DVD this week, on March 18th I believe.  I would love to give 3 of you a DVD/SOUNDTRACK combo pack. All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me one of the things you loved doing this past winter.

Before you know it, spring will be showing her pretty face…

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…and that is a beautiful thing in its own right.

The Giveaway will be open until Tuesday March 18th at midnight. Winners will be announced and contacted on Wednesday March 19th, bright and early with the sunshine.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored post, just a little gift from me to you.

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489 comments

Lisa L March 16, 2014 - 7:25 pm

Loved watching my kids play in the snow!

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Janet R March 16, 2014 - 7:45 pm

Winter is such a great time to light fragrant candles and cook lots of soup and homemade bread…

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Jamie March 16, 2014 - 7:47 pm

Love having hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows by our fire!

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Linda Parke March 16, 2014 - 7:49 pm

My favorite memory was going sledding with my mom and taking hot chocolate and hot dogs

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Kentucky Lady 717 March 16, 2014 - 7:51 pm

Staying inside and not having to drive in the snow : Best part of being retired 🙂

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Carolsue March 16, 2014 - 8:28 pm

My favorite thing about winter was watching it on t.v. (We didn’t have a winter here in California)

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Melanie March 16, 2014 - 8:31 pm

We did a lot of reading around the fire this winter. My favorite!

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stephia March 16, 2014 - 8:40 pm

Hot chocolate and Christmas lights with my family!

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dixie fraughton March 16, 2014 - 8:45 pm

Sitting by the window,with a nice warm fire,enjoying a cup of white hot choclate ( they do make white you know)
looking at the blue blue sky and beautiful snow capped mountains. Also a good book to read,it REALLY is a wonderfull life!

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Becky Y. March 16, 2014 - 8:47 pm

My favorite memory this winter was playing in a record breaking snow here in St. George, Utah. We had 6 inches of snow, no where even close to the 1 inch record of 75 years. Now I am sad to see all the palm trees dead this spring while blossoms pop on the other trees. We loved watching the snow, but hope it doesn’t happen for 75 years again.

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Ellen March 16, 2014 - 9:13 pm

I love it when it rains in California. It finally feels a little like winter. I love wearing sweaters and sipping hot chocolate. I have memories of ice skating in my backyard growing up, that was amazing but a long time ago. We love Frozen and I listen to the music too, sometimes, all by myself.

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Tammy W March 16, 2014 - 9:34 pm

We’ve had a rainy winter here in Washington. One of my favorite things has been spending time inside watching my 8 year old son really start to love reading! It’s been so fun!!

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Jenn Fox March 16, 2014 - 9:59 pm

When we had an ice storm in TX. School was cancelled and my kids ran around playing outside in the “snow”, really it was a dusting, mostly frost and ice. It was so beautiful though, everything from the trees to the fence were encased in ice. Felt like we were living in our own ice palace 🙂

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deanna March 16, 2014 - 10:02 pm

I tried cross country skiing for the first time this winter. It was so fun.

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Lisa March 16, 2014 - 10:58 pm

Liked seeing the picts of my bro & sister-in-law “frozen” @ your Bear Lake retreat!

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Kathleen March 17, 2014 - 1:15 am

Love just hanging out with family and a good book.

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Natalie March 17, 2014 - 4:14 am

I had a baby in November. I’ve been loving cuddle time with a new baby!

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Cindy Valerius March 17, 2014 - 6:02 am

I loved being in the kitchen and cooking/baking all Winter! It seems like our lives are just too busy to do that during the Spring and Summer.

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Kristen Hurley March 17, 2014 - 6:21 am

Christmas is always my favorite part of winter, and it was especially fun with my kids this year!

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Kristie March 17, 2014 - 6:31 am

This winter, I loved spending time inside with my family playing games & staying toasty by the fire.

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Marty Cyrus March 17, 2014 - 6:38 am

Loved watching the snow come down from the warmth of my home.

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Emily March 17, 2014 - 6:58 am

Loved watching 4 of my kids fall in love with the ski slopes this year. The Olympics helped!

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Jamie Newson March 17, 2014 - 7:00 am

Favorite part of this winter is cuddling up with my 3 boys (8, 4, 18months) and watching a movie while it was -40 (wind chill) outside.

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Carla March 17, 2014 - 7:21 am

I loved having homemade hot chocolate with marshmallow fluff waiting for my kids when they came in from sledding. Forget the powder mixes — there is nothing better (or easier) than the homemade version!!!

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Jennifer Godwin March 17, 2014 - 7:24 am

Well – I live in SC, so our winters are pretty darn mild. Our “big snow storm” of the year (which was supposed to be 4-6 inches) ended up being rain and icicles…it was pretty, but a limb fell and knocked the side mirror clean off my car! For a southern girl, this was rare weather for us – but I’m still bummed about no snow. However, we did have a fun winter – nothing special, but lots of nights watching movies curled up in front of our cute firelight space heater. Would love to win Frozen – my daughter would DIE with happiness, as she has been counting down the days til it comes out on DVD.

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Liz March 17, 2014 - 8:10 am

Love it when I huge snow storm comes and it is eerily quiet and almost warm and I can shovel the snow.

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Debbie Barnett March 17, 2014 - 8:15 am

I loved being warm and cozy inside with my coffee while looking out at all that white snow and ice!

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Shellie Naisbitt March 17, 2014 - 8:17 am

I love quilting all winter long!

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Heather March 17, 2014 - 8:34 am

Living in the South, we don’t see much snow. So when we did get some this winter, the smile and excitement on my daughter’s face was one in a million!

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Jennie March 17, 2014 - 8:40 am

Learning to ski made this the best winter ever.

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Jamie March 17, 2014 - 8:42 am

Snow shoeing!!

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Gembell March 17, 2014 - 8:47 am

My daughters learned to ski this winter. The excitement and sense of accomplishment they had was the best thing that happened.

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Sarah March 17, 2014 - 8:49 am

My favorite thing was going to Hawaii!

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Heather March 17, 2014 - 8:51 am

We don’t always get snow where we live but we did this year. We got to go sledding down a steep embankment beside a rural highway. It was fun. We followed it up with hot chocolate and marshmallows. It was a perfect day.

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Angela Needham March 17, 2014 - 8:56 am

I’m loving your site! It seems that every recipe I try, comes out a winner. Thank you for such a great blog with wonderful recipes!

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lisa March 17, 2014 - 8:59 am

watching the kids play in the snow

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Marianne Dwyer March 17, 2014 - 9:03 am

I loved sleeping in and not worrying about yard work!

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Hyrum March 17, 2014 - 9:20 am

I loved how Winter has seemed to end, although I don’t know if I trust this early Spring we are having in Utah!

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Katelyn March 17, 2014 - 9:33 am

Had peppermint milkshakes from Chicfila and made candycane cookies!

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Megan March 17, 2014 - 9:34 am

Sitting by the fire!

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Charlene March 17, 2014 - 9:41 am

6 inches of snow in North Alabama? What could be more fun than that? City shut down, but neighborhood building snowpersons (ha!) and igloos,snow cream in the freezer for those smoldering southern summer nights. Blessed beyond measure…

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Kari B March 17, 2014 - 9:44 am

We have enjoyed skiing this winter.

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NANCIE March 17, 2014 - 9:52 am

lOVED THE WARM FLORIDA WEATHER THIS WINTER

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Amy Orvin March 17, 2014 - 9:59 am

I enjoyed taking pictures of the large ice cycles hanging outside the window.

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Rachel E. March 17, 2014 - 10:00 am

I love being in a warm house while the snow falls outside. So peaceful and relaxing!

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ShaRee Fotheringham March 17, 2014 - 10:19 am

This year we loved watching the winter Olympics each night. Go USA!!!

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Teresa F March 17, 2014 - 10:38 am

We loved having family game night. Playing board games with everyone and no electronics!

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Jolene Schlautman March 17, 2014 - 10:42 am

My favorite winter memory was when we lived in Boston and I could go sledding for hours as a kid and never get bored.The snowsuit was always the most fun, getting into it then getting out of it while freezing cold. Then, head home for a big hot cup of cocoa and marshmallows that my mom had waiting for me.

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Lynn March 17, 2014 - 10:42 am

Working from home due to school closures and getting extra time with my favorite boy! 😉

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