Playing in the Snow

Today was the day for big fun. We walked down to the local Middle School where there is a small sledding hill. It was just about the right size for Nate and Sean to enjoy, one at a time or both together on the same toboggan.

Everyone was out in the snow enjoying themselves. The sky turned a bright sunny blue and the temperature made it up to just above freezing. That was a welcome sight after the heavy snow, high wind and brutal temperatures of the day before.

Even Dad got in on the sledding action. The extra weight actually made the toboggans travel faster and farther so he was a popular companion.


This was a pretty typical scene in the neighborhood this morning. The snow came up to about 16 inches and the wind pushed drifts high onto cars, bushes, patio furniture or any other obstacle that happened to get in the way.

Sean spotted some fresh, non-trampled snow in our backyard and went for it. He is standing next to a wrought-iron chair. The snow is higher than the seat, and goes up almost to Sean's waist!

Blizzard!

A huge snowstorm began last night. By morning we had eight inches on the ground, and by evening we had fifteen inches and snow was still falling. Even though the weather was cold, the wind was howling and the snow blanketed everything, the boys wanted to get outside and enjoy the event. We never made it out of the front yard but that was fine. We'll venture around the neighborhood tomorrow when we no longer have to deal with blizzard conditions.

The snow was so deep that it's hard for anyone to walk around, much less someone as small as Sean. The snow plows didn't come for three days the last time we had a big snow like this so Sean is going to need that sled for awhile!

Getting Out of the House

Thanksgiving is over and, after sitting around for two days stuffing ourselves, we had to get out and about. We walked over to some of the local parks. The first one we visited is known by Nate and Sean as "spider web" park because of this interesting climbing object.


Dad even got in on some of the action, climbing to the top along with Nate and Sean. It was kind of crowded up there but nobody minded.


Nate also brought his scooter along. He's gotten really good at zipping around on it, and he showed off so dad could take a picture.


We stopped at another park, too. This one featured an interesting sculpture that doubled as a climbing tower. Nate and Sean played "alien invasion." Notice that Sean is dressed in an army outfit complete with helmet. He's been wearing that almost constantly the last few days.

The adventure concluded at the local chili restaurant. Everyone warmed up before heading back out into the cold for one more park on the walk home.