a snow day!

We took the children to the lake today to play on the ice and in the snow, so now it's officially winter!
They raced over the ice on crazy carpets, and made up a curling game with rocks... It is usually a little uneasy for me, playing out on the ice over a deep cold lake, but today I was unconcerned. Emma and I waltzed- it was perfect! Then, on to the main event of our day- building the pseudo-igloo in a huge drift... I think today's snow fort was the best ever. This is all part of a favorite tradition of ours; every winter we go out there at least once or twice, and it's always pretty memorable. How do I enjoy the cold, snow, and ice? Easy. There are these lovely little cabin-huts by the shore, where I keep the home fires burning, the hot chocolate hot, and smokies and buns at the ready. My other pleasure on these winter play days is being the event photographer. That way we never forget the fun that all these sub-zero temperatures and howling winds bring. I am blessed to have a cool family who know how to make good fun out of nothing more than some winter weather. :)

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  1. Craig and JodiNovember 27, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    man, i had a comment all wrote out and then i had forgot my password so it wouldn't send. Anyways u guys are such a great example to me and i hope to be able to raise my children someday the same way u and kirby are raising urs. I love that u guys can have so much fun together. I admire u guys alot in sooo many ways and on so many different levels. I'm glad to be able to call u guys our friends. Luv ya.

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  2. LeahNovember 29, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I sure miss you Jodi! Here comes a hug... xo

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