The Snow Family

We finally got a real snow storm! Roger was out shoveling most of the day yesterday. He decided that since he was shoveling anyway, he might as well build something. And build something...he did! He made a "mountain" for the kids to play on. It has steps on the side to climb to the top and a nice, smooth slide on the way down. They were out there for hours playing. Both kids refused to come in until they were both wet, freezing, and crying from the cold. But they can't wait to get out there again!

We had a great Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve with Grandma Snow and our good friends, Aaron, Alice, Ethan, and Landon Stout. We crammed a lot into one evening. We started by having dinner, then playing games, making cinnamon rolls, building gingerbread houses, reading about the birth of our Savior, and watching "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." Then, we all rushed to bed so Santa could come to our house. We left Santa some healthy snacks...carrots and an orange. Ryder was so excited that he started eating the carrots himself, and this boy rarely eats vegetables! Santa was very happy about that. Santa was good to us this year and brought the kids the jump ropes they asked for, plus lots more. We can't wait for next Christmas!

Ryder and Keira spent a lot of time on their very first snow man of the season. Dad helped them get started, and then they did the rest themselves. I didn't get a picture of the final product, but he ended up getting two carrot noses and some rock eyes and buttons. He melted the very next day.

The kids had a great Halloween this year. It started off a bit rainy, but then cleared up enough to have a good night. Keira was a very proud witch and, even though it is now the end of December, she still takes great delight in telling everyone that she was a scary witch with a green face. Ryder was Elmo and stayed and was quite pleased with himself, as well!