Mom and I headed out to the Vulcan Snow Park Saturday morning to take a look at some snow sculptures. It is the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and they have all kinds of events like snow carving, ice carving, parades, and much more. We are not interested in the events for the most part, but the snow sculptures are in a good location to get to, and are dog friendly.
Emma was at this site back in 2016, and Madison took Olivia to see the sculptures in 2020. This year we came at the beginning of the competition, so things were just getting started. Most of the pieces are still in the midst of being carved. Still there are a few completed ones we could check out. We are making a note to come a week later if we decide to visit this event again sometime down the road.
We are in a cold snap, so it was a balmy three degrees above zero when we were there. It is great for the snow so it doesn’t melt, but the people working on sculptures really have to bundle up well.
A local car dealer had their log in snow with some of their new cars. I was all excited about the name Fury, but then Mom told me it is not furry, so that is a bummer.
Everything starts out with a block of snow. This is one of the smaller blocks waiting to be carved.
Someone carved a swine out of a really big block. I wonder what happens if this guy goes on the smoker? Actually, Mom says it is a piggy bank and the coins are behind me.
As I mentioned, it was just three degrees Fahrenheit outside when we stopped by. They have a food truck on the site and look at what they are offering! I don’t think anyone really needs ice or ice cold anything. At least they are also selling fresh, HOT, mini donuts!
This guy has a lot of nerve carving a squirrel! It is up high, which is lucky, or I would have wanted to grab it.
It is the Vulcan Snow Park, so it is only fitting that they have a snow Vulcan. Of course, I have to pose with this guy.
Now to leave you with an Awww moment between me and my mom. We asked some strangers to take a photo of us and I decided to give Mom a kiss for the photo. Although I hate riding in the car, I do love my mommy and me time very much.
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It looks so cold but what a fun event and we love the photo of you and your mom, Bailie!
It was chilly, but this week is even colder. We are used to it, so it isn’t so bad.
that is real art! we love the piggy… and we love the photo of you and your mm!!!!
Thank you. I need a piggy bank that big for all my money, LOL!
AWWWW, I love the last picture the best! We have a hotel in Orlando that does ice sculpture at Christmas. The chill out a huge area to 9 degrees and have a theme every year. My mom has been there a couple of times. She says it is really COLD! XOXO, Sparkle
That is pretty cool in Orlando of all places.
Awww, your mom treasures her Bailie and Me time with you, too, sweet girl!! Love all the photos, but that one of you kissing your mom melted my heart!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love my mom and my special time alone with her.
Brrrr, that would be way too cold for us. We love that last photo of you, Bailie, and your Mom.
It’s even colder now, but we are used to it.
Swine to the smoker…that was too funny.
I am all kinds of happy I don’t have and big tree rats the size of the ice carving.
I can’t even draw a straight line with a ruler. I cannot imagine carving with a chain saw
Hugs Cecilia
They use shovels and stuff. We can’t imagine doing it either.
What a fun adventure and I love that last shot of the kiss to mommy the very best. A huge Awww.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches all around and my best to your mom. ♥
I love my mom and my time with her even if it means a car ride.
My favorite pictures is you and Mom kissing. It’s so rare that we get to see you together.
I give her hugs and kisses a lot.
I have always thought that winter carnival would be an awesome event to photograph, even if it can be extremely cold. I am sure these snow/ice carvers can apply their talents to the beach and sand as well. Have a blessed week. Great photo set.
We would love to see the ice sculptures but they are right in the city so it isn’t easy to park and get there.
Yet another great adventure! BRRRRR! Hope you can go back later in the week to see more sculptures and take more photos. Nelson hasn’t been yet.
Mom says she is afraid to go there with him right now because he is a boy and boys lift legs…
Very impressive!! Google our local news here in the Detroit area and see the giraffe a guy made in his yard. He does snow sculptures every year and he even spray paints them. The giraffe was amazing!!
Come back on Wednesday to see a jumbo snowman. We have a guy here that does something huge and crazy every year. It is a lot of fun to see.
What fun places you go with ‘Mom’ ~ sweet photos of you ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you. We love finding fun stuff.
I love the winter
It is our favorite season.
Those snow sculptures are really something, what a fun thing to see. Love that lovey pic with your Mom!
Thank you. We love seeing what they can do with a block of snow.
Awww! It looks like a very fun outing.
It is amazing to see how they can create such nice pieces out of snow.
We had to snort when seeing that food truck. Iced shavings and iced cold lemonade?? That’s just too funny.
Mom was rather amused as well.
We LOVE seeing the snow sculptures, but the photo of you and your Mom is priceless! We LOVED it!
Thank you. I just thought I would give her some quick loving.