They gathered their things and headed home, their faces flushed with cold and smiles on their faces.

Meaning: This sentence portrays the children's post-snowball fight state, where they gather their belongings and return home with rosy cheeks and expressions of contentment.

Choice of Words: Flushed conveys a rosy appearance often associated with exposure to cold temperatures. "Gathered" suggests collecting their belongings, while "headed" indicates their movement towards home.

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