Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?

Hanging out in the snow fort

Mike has my nomination for SuperDad after spending some recent LONG afternoons out in the snow with the kids (well, primarily Laura).  The fresh snow and relatively nice temperatures after Christmas made for some good weather to go out and play!  Not only did he pull Laura around the yard and uphill in the sled, he made her a snow tunnel, built a gigantic snowman, and constructed a pretty cool snow fort complete with slide.  They spent hours sledding, throwing snowballs, and playing in the fort, sometimes even until it turned dark outside.  This cancels out the fact that he sent Laura flying down the sledding hill and thought she lost an arm when she collided with the neighbor's chain link fence.  It was the kind of play that sent Laura in with sopping wet everything, rosy cheeks, and the need for hot chocolate.  I got to stay warm inside, enjoy the quiet, and take photos!  Ryan mostly hung out with me after an unhappy ride in the sled, but did venture out another afternoon for at least an hour and happily messed around in the backyard and took a winter walk around the block with Dad.  Too bad the cold temps came around and put an end to all this outdoor fun.

Laura in the tunnel her Daddy made

Someone is pretty proud about this fort.  Notice it has a beer holder.

Laura took her visiting preschool friend Pete the Cat out in the snow

Dad sending Laura down the sledding hill

Ryan feeling tentative about the snow