Playing in the Snow

We haven't had too much snow this winter, but have had a few decent storms in the last few weeks. A few nights ago after several fresh inches, the boys and I went out to play. You take about 15 minutes to get them all bundled up, then you're lucky if they last that long outside. The boys made snow angels. Well, Carson did. Elijah's snow gear is bulky enough that once he's in it he's pretty much immobile, so he wasn't really able to make a snow angel, but left a fine imprint all the same. It was too cold to make a snowman or throw snowballs. That night was probably about 20 degrees, and it's only gotten colder. The outdoor reading on our weather station was 6 degrees at 7:30 this morning. Tonight it's supposed to be -1. Nothing is melting anytime soon.

They'd take turns being pulled around the yard in this snow saucer...


They were playing well together until Carson launched a handful of snow into Elijah's face (click the photo to enlarge it and see the graphic details)...


But one minute later all was well again...


Carson makes a snow angel...


Elijah telling daddy he's had enough...