Happy Snow Day!

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Since many of us are having a snow day, we wanted to share a few of the “snowy” snapshots we’ve received lately like the one above of this sweet baby girl experiencing her very first ride in a sled. (Can we just tell you how much we LOVE her hat?)

0020morrisonjan10.JPGAs many of you know, our snapshot contest is open for submissions. I’ve been busy all weekend opening e-mails with lots of really cute photos of Northwest Arkansas kids. The judges will choose finalists at the end of every month and we’ll announce January finalists soon. (Check out the little guy on the right who looks like he has a snowball in that little mitten of his.)

You still have time to submit photos during February, March and April. In fact, you can submit up to 5 photos per month. At the end of April, the judges will review the finalists chosen for each month and pick a grand prize winner. (What can I say about the photo below? It just makes me happy. His joy is as pure as the driven snow.)

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The grand prize winner gets a photo shoot with photographer Melinda Worthington of MJW Photography as well as a huge 16 by 20 inch wall print of her favorite shot from the session. Click on Melinda’s name to 0033colleyjan10.JPGsee examples of her photos on her website.

Whether you’re inside or out in the snow today, here’s hoping that you and your little ones stay warm and have a great week. Remember to keep your cameras handy. We’d love to show off some of your favorite snapshots.

To submit snapshots, e-mail them to gwen@nwaMotherlode.com.