Snow fun, part 3

Steve took a snow day on Monday which made Stephen very happy. He especially enjoyed getting to play in the snow for over an hour! They did some sledding, made a snowman, played on the swingset, walked in some deep drifts, watched geese, and threw some snowballs using the snowball blaster Stephen got for his birthday from Aunt Kathy and Uncle Grant. What fun!

Standing behind a big drift with a basketball, of course

Stephen let Daddy bury him in snow!

Snow fun, part 2

We had snowstorm #2 of the week on February 24. This one brought about 8" of snow with it. While it was coming down, I went out to collect some fresh snow, and we made snow ice cream. Stephen had fun helping stir everything together and especially enjoyed eating it! Paul even got to have a taste.

Watching the snow fall before we went to Mass

Making snow ice cream

Yummy!

Delicious!

Then the boys got to play with some snow which they thought was great fun! Paul didn't seem to mind touching it. In fact, he ate it, making a face every time he took a bite. Stephen loved scooping the snow with a bulldozer and spooning it into a bowl.

Brrr! Cold!

Snow fun, part 1

We got a nice little snow on February 20. The boys and I went out to enjoy it the next day. Paul hung out in the sled while Stephen and I made a snowman. Stephen did a good job of helping me add snow to the snowman. We also went down and played on our swingset (which I will post about soon).

Stephen is crying because he didn't want to go inside.

"Snow" much fun!

We went out to enjoy the 2" of snow we got yesterday. Both boys were pretty cooperative about getting all bundled up. Stephen was excited to go see the "no." Paul's coat and snow pants are too big, but they should fit him all winter. Once outside, Paul loved riding in the sled, and Stephen enjoyed just walking around in the snow. After about 10 minutes, it was time to get my little boys inside. I bribed motivated Stephen with the idea of having hot chocolate. He'd never had it before but he knows chocolate is a good thing. It was a fun little outdoor jaunt.

He really did enjoy the sled ride.

Enjoying some hot chocolate

The end result

After about 44+ hours of snow, we ended up with around 18", give or take a few inches. Stephen was not too sure what he thought of all the snow when he got bundled up on Sunday. We'll try going out again when he's in a little better mood. :)

Our front sidewalk

The view out our window

We are getting pummeled with snow right now. There's a lot on the ground with more coming down. We're supposed to get around 15"! Definitely makes it feel more like winter than the 50 and 60 degree weather we've been enjoying. Here was the view out our window when I got up.

Let it snow!

We got about 10" of snow on December 22. We brought a bowl of it in to play with. Stephen loved it! I gave him one of his spoons as well. He stirred it, touched it, tasted it, and had a great time.

This was right after he took a bite.

From fall to winter

We went from 79 degrees on Monday to snow on Wednesday. Stephen and I stayed inside yesterday and watched the snow come down. Today we went out to explore the snow. I got him all bundled up in his snow pants, coat, and hat. (Still need to get him some boots.) We weren't outside for very long. I plopped him down in the snow and he stuck his hand right in it. Since he likes playing with ice cubes, I was pretty sure cold snow wouldn't bother him. It will be even more fun when he can walk around in the snow. We will definitely build a snowman at some point this winter.

All ready to go!

First Snow

Stephen's first snow came on Wednesday, November 24. The snowfall didn't amount to anything, but you know that new parents take advantage of every photo opportunity possible. :) We thought going out in the cold would wake Stephen up, but it didn't even faze him a bit. I'm sure we'll have plenty more snow for him to enjoy.