Our Sweet Angels from God: Talma Glacier

On any given weekend we try to plan things but sometimes it doesn't turn out that way. Sunday, February 5th was one of those days. We were not really going to do much so I ~~hoped~~ thought, but Troy decided that he wanted to take the family to Talma Glacier, a snow park which is about 40 mins away from Helsinki in Sipoo. Of all days, it was the coldest day ever especially since winter began. It was -27c, which is -17f, not what I imagined our family going out in. Definitely would have planned for something that was indoors. I was looking forward to being together but not looking forward to the cold.

Our ride there was very warm

We took off early and got there when they opened. They already had lots of skiers and snowboarders there ready to go down the hill. A great place to bring the family, because they have a park just for the children. Where there is snow tubing, sled riding, and various other fun activities for them to enjoy. When done and at the bottom of hill, they can return to the top on the magic carpet ride. It's great and Chloe had a blast. At first she went with her Daddy while Troy Jr and I hung out in the warm cafe. It was nice until he got upset being in the stroller. He was tired because it was around his usual nap time so I figured we would get through it until he started screaming then it was time for me to leave the warmth of the indoors.

What he looked like before his meltdown

I thought this would be my opportunity to take some pictures of our little princess having fun with her Daddy since Troy Jr and I had to brave the brutal cold because he couldn't stay quiet. It's Ok, because I got some great moments of our princess & her daddy having fun going down the hill & coming back up on the magic carpet ride. Our princess even wiped out and didn't get hurt. Thank God!!!!

Mommy, it's too cold out here!

Going down the hill

Magic carpet ride with Daddy

Hi Mommy, we made it to the top!

Going back down the hill

About to wipe out before Mommy's eyes!!

BOOM!! Waiting on a Daddy rescue!

She's OK!!

Daddy to the rescue!!

Snowboarding & Ski slope

After taking pictures of Troy and Chloe, Troy Jr and I headed to the car to warm up. We were only in the car for what felt like seconds when he fell asleep. He napped, while I took in all the beautiful scenery around us.

Then Troy & Chloe tapped on the window and scared me. Chloe wanted me to go with her down the slope. I thought to myself, Why me, she could stay having fun with her Daddy. Mommy is too much of a chicken. I'm not going to tell my little girl no, so I sucked it up, gained the strength and courage to move forward. Chloe and I left her Daddy and baby brother to stay warm while we went tubing on the snowy slope. I was not looking forward to it but as I said, I pressed on.

Chloe

Daddy & Chloe

Mommy & Chloe

We got to the top of the hill and all I could think of was falling, and how I'm scared of heights. We aren't the best of friends and I knew that Chloe had no fear, she'd go freestyle down the slope if we let her, that's how much fear she has. LOL!!

She was such an angel encouraging me because she knew I was fearful, she'd say as we were getting ready to go down on the tubes together, holding on to each other's, "Mommy it's ok, you will do fine." She's my little guardian angel here on earth because honestly I don't think I could have done it without her. Even when we started off going down the hill straight and then the tube started to turn us around & make us go backwards down the hill, she'd still tell me, "Mommy don't be scared it's going to be alright." I just love my little girl, she's so good to me.

Chloe's mask was fogging up!

It was so cold that I had ice hanging from my hat!

When Chloe and I finished playing & having our fun, Troy went over to the other slope to snowboard. While the children were tucked away all warm and cozy, where I could still see them, I took some pictures of Troy while he snowboarded.