Snowman and Sledding

I can't believe that on Dallas' birthday (Tuesday, March 11th) the temperature was in the 70's, and the following day it snowed!  The temps stayed below normal for the rest of the week, but on Saturday, it warmed up again - just in time for the birthday party!  Little did we think we would being playing in the snow once again Sunday afternoon...

Daddy, Dallas and Reba wrapped up and headed outside to play.  I stayed inside with Julianne (until she went down for a nap, then I went out)  The snow had just the right amount of moisture to build a snowman.  Daddy rolled the ball for the bottom, while Reba worked on the middle section.

Dallas then started working on the head section

Unfortunately, the snowballs picked up a lot of dirt and leaves, so we gathered more snow and covered the dirty spots.

Reba and I found some dark rocks to use for the face, and Daddy and Dallas found the sticks for the arms and the hat.

Once we finished the snowman, the kiddos wanted to get out the sleds.  Reba wanted me to pull her and Daddy to pull Dallas.  I hurt my back earlier in the week, so I didn't think it would be a good idea to pull a 30+ pound child around.  Daddy had a better idea - and got the Wheel Horse out to pull them!

Off they go!

I'm not sure who had a bigger smile - Daddy or Dallas and Reba

One last ride, with Buddy?!?!

I was even able to get a few videos...enjoy!

Until next time...

Frosty the Snowman

We were blessed with another covering of snow on Friday night into Saturday morning.  This time the snow had a bit more moisture to it...aka: great for packing and building a snowman.  But...we had to wait for the kiddos to get back from their trip to Pa and Gram's.  Therefore, we didn't get out to build our Frosty until New Year's Eve.

The kiddos dressed and ready to go outside

By the time, I got dressed and headed outside, they already had the base built and the middle section ready to go up

Helping pack the snow

The head gets attached (Frosty was taller than Daddy!)

I didn't have the best pieces to decorate Frosty, so we improvised...Dallas adding the Colts' sock hat

Reba added the Colts' scarf

Apples for eyes, three baby carrots (held together by toothpicks) for a nose, and goldfish for a mouth!

The kiddos were pretty cold by this point, so we stopped without giving him any arms!

Until next time...

***as of the 6th of Jan, Frosty is still standing.  He has melted some and is leaning a bit more.  We are to get temps in the 40's this next week.  I wonder how much longer he will be with us...