We've been lucky this winter with only having a few flurries here and there. This however was our first significant snow fall which left us with 10 inches and no school. Everyone in the courtyard was thrilled to have a snow day... finally. Up till now none of had the opportunity to enjoy one of winter's simple pleasures... sledding. On top of the plentiful snow, the weather was amazing allowing us to be outside for 3 hours before our bellies told us it was time for lunch. Micah and Fox played happily together while the girls worked on building a snowman.
Instead of buttons, carrots or rocks adorning our snowman, we used colored water. A bit messy but it certainly brightened up the courtyard. Over time the colors have sunk in leaving him a bit fuzzy appearing.
Other snow creations in the courtyard. I loved the panda.
We were then off to Pierce Park for some much wanted sledding.... us and the entire neighborhood. Nevertheless, all seemed to have a good time including sharing and waiting turns to sled down the hill.
Sledding with friends is always better than solo in a toboggan.
The hill slide makes sledding down it more daring. Over time kids build up a ramp at the bottom which sends you soaring for a brief period of time. The higher the ramp, the longer you are air born.
Victoria was only brave when accompanied by Izzy. Her facial expressions changed the closer to the ramp they came. Afterwards she went down one more time with mommy and then was done. I'm sometimes baffled by her bravery which seems to be situational.
The finale was a snow ball fight with Fox's dad after a fort was built for protection.
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