Frozen

Yesterday, Laura and I took the kidlets to Fair Oaks Mall to check out their Frozen display. Luckily for us, Mimi and Jeanne decided to come too which was perfectly splendid!

The display itself was smaller then I thought it was going to be, but it was one of the most exciting and awe-some experiences for Kateri!

When we first walked in, she could not believe what she was seeing:

 

Complete wonderment! She just stared and stared drinking it all in, rooted to the ground.

Charlotte, on the other hand, jumped right in and was ready to play!

She immediately ran under the snowflakes, which only fall from the center of the ceiling.

 

And from there, Charlotte made a snow angel in the fallen snow.

Kateri, very gradually, warmed up to the whole idea enough to move.

Charlotte very thoughtfully picked up some snow to give to Kateri.

So Kateri got to *hold* some:

Holding snow gave her a great sense of accomplishment!

She was cracking me up, because she so wanted to hold it and throw it, but she did NOT want to pick it up off the ground, she was completely reliant on Char to bring it over! Each time Charlotte did, Kateri made sure to sign, "Thank you!"

I tried to get a little family shot, but K-bear was distracted.

I think she may be signing snow.

And the only photo we have of Kateri smiling was here:

With her beloved auntie!

However, Bash was very willing to fill up some smiling quotas:

Little Danny was super cute as always!

And behaved perfectly.

I love how Charlotte is smiling in this photo! Such a cutie! So much personality!

Lu looking lovely as always!

And, a few funny pics of Kateri throwing the snow up and the *shock* as it actually *hit her in the face*.

When we finally left, Kateri cried bitter tears. Maybe we can go back again before the season is over!