Fun in the Snow

We've had a couple of good snowfalls this winter. And when it snows the kids can't resist the fluffy, white stuff that blankets their outside world. Sledding. Snow Angels. Snow Forts. Snowmen. Icicle hunting. Trying to chase the dog in bulky snow gear! It's all great fun!

What I don't love about snow. I don't love driving on snow-packed roads and getting to a parking lot. I don't love all the extra time it takes to get dressed in this winter wonderland. I don't love that it is usually accompanied with frigid temperatures. And bitter winds. I don't love the mess snow leaves as it thaws, but cannot soak into the frozen ground.

What I do love about the snow. It comes as a silent surprise, filling the morning with anxious squeals. I love the beauty of snow. I love the swirls and ripples in the drifts, and trees delicately decorated with the frozen precipitation. I love making snow ice cream. :)

This was a great packing snow, as well as great for sledding. They played until I made them come in and thaw out their rosy cheeks and noses!

 Emily discovered that she likes to sled without a sled! Words of advice: keep your face up and make sure your coat is zipped to the top!

This was a drier snow without any packing ability. But after some time this snow developed a "crust" on the top. As soon as the kids discovered that the crust could be broken away in pieces, they got to work on a fort.