Grandpa built a new sled for the kids.  Perfect timing.  They had a blast.  Of course, they only made it one loop around the yard before they needed to come in for some hot chocolate to warm up.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Temperatures plummeted and we got a real snow fall.

Last night we went to the night light parade.  It was about -50º outside.

So, we decided the best place to be was in the back of Grandpa's car.  With the heater on full blast.

It was a great, long, parade.  While we were waiting for it to start, we could see the lights down the road, we commented that they were moving really slow to which Lilian exclaimed, "What are they, GRANDPARENTS?!?!"  

Sledding...on ice

We finally saw some snow!!  We decided to take the kids up to Bogus Basin for some sledding.  It had snowed, then got really really cold, so it was pretty much a bunch of ice chunks.  Dangerous, but fun.

My camera died, so I couldn't get any more photos.  But, we all had a lot of fun.  The kids can't wait until we can go up the mountain again!

Snow Day

We got a foot or so of snow last night and when the kids got up this morning they were extatic!! They were so excited, in fact, that they wanted to go out and play even before having breakfast.  So, while I shoveled the drive (again) they played in the back yard.  

They were not pleased to have to come inside for breakfast, but I fixed that by promising hot chocolate to go with it :o)

What a wonderful day of snow angels, snow balls, sledding, and shoveling!  Now, it can go away anytime! :o)

~Ashley

A Snipit Of Our Year So Far...

 

  

The kids love love love their new Cruiser.  They have even been really good about taking turns driving it! But, usually it is Braison driving and Lilian riding, and they are both ok with that.

 

And, of course the kids are always being hams. Braison got a new booster seat and they have taken a liking to playing in it, just something new and exciting I suppose.  They were not pleased when it left to be put in the car, funny how it isn't so exciting when you are strapped to it! :o)

We had a decent amount of snow fall a few days ago and...

 

the kids made their first snow man!  They have been coloring snowmen for a while now, but this was so much better than a 2-D snowman!  Braison was in charge of carrying out the nose, eyes, buttons, and hat; he only lost one eye on the way, so all in all it was a success.   Lilian just wanted to hold his hand, they were both so proud!

Other than that, we have really just been living and loving life.  Until next time!