A Snowy Start...

Today was off to a snowy start. The snow started here by early morning and by mid-morning the big girls were asking to go out and play in it. We explained the snow was still falling so it would seem colder to them (usually we can get them to wait till the snow stops and then go out). We made it past lunchtime and by mid-afternoon, they were still hoping to go out and the snow had actually almost stopped for a few minutes while we were getting our coats, snowsuits and gear on (of course, it started back just as we stepped outside!)

 The first thing these girls wanted to do was swing in the snow.

 This little lady went out for just a few minutes and then we put her in her cozy crib for an afternoon nap.
 

 Brent and the big girls started on the long hill in the backyard to sled.

 Brent gave Rachel a push to start down the hill and she was off...

 She made it all the way to the very bottom of the side yard. It was definitely the farthest any of them have gone on the sled.

 Here is our snowy start to the day. The first picture was taken about 11 am and the second picture was taken about 4 pm and it is still suppose to snow ALL day tomorrow!

 

 After awhile, I noticed Brent and Rachel had gone for a even longer sledding run. The big girls were definitely much more into sledding this year than last year. They had gone almost to the top of the big hill in our neighborhood and were sledding all the way down past our house!

 

 

 Their daddy was sure sweet to these girls! After they sledded all the way down, he would pull them both back up the hill so they didn't have to walk all the way back up. Here goes the "Daddy Conveyor Belt"!

 Here are our two super sledders this year.

 Rachel took a turn taking Bekah down the hill too.
                                
 
 I think their Dad had as much fun as the girls did!

Bekah even went all the way to the bottom of the big hill with her Dad. She was certainly more adventurous about sledding this year than last year!

 We came in and made good use of the mitten and hat tree that Mimi and Pop gave us for Christmas. Isn't that a neat little tree! Instead of the mittens and hats hanging all around the kitchen table to dry they are all in their own spot. We had popcorn and hot chocolate as is tradition

Then it was time for a little grilling in the snow for supper! It has been a good snow day! Praying for all to stay warm and safe as we still have a lot of snow to go!