The Second Day

Our snow storm continued to last throughout the day and the night. Overnight we got a lot of freezing rain and then more snow on top of that. When we woke up the next morning, Katie and I went out to clear a lane in our driveway for a delivery we were expecting and we couldn't believe how much it had snowed. 

We had more snow than I could ever remember!

Chinese New Year

One of the three holidays that hit during our snow storm was the beginning of Chinese New Year - the year of the ox. One of the small gifts I gave Katie was a book about the Chinese zodiac. She loves learning about the different animals and what they represent.

I was born in the Year of the Tiger. I learned that two jobs that I might be good at are being a CEO or an actor.

Just Watching

Even after spending time outside in the snow, Katie couldn't help but watch it when we went back inside.

I think it's relaxing to watch snow fall.

Time to Go Sledding

Since no one had tried sledding down the hill yet, Katie decided to try. It was slow going at first, and Katie always seemed to head straight for the rock wall. After a few tries, she figured out how to steer the sled.

I was excited to be the first one down the hill!

Attempt #1

Attempt #2

Attempt #3

Checking Out the Hill

We have an access road right next to our house that's on a small hill. It's a very popular place whenever we get snow. Katie wanted to go check out the hill before any sledders got there.

I decided to make a track with my boots down the hill.

In addition to the snow, there were strong winds which made it feel so much colder.

I got down the hill with no sledders around, but I could hear kids playing in the woods behind our house.

After the trek back up the hill, it was time to catch snowflakes!

Heading Out Into the Snow

Katie was so happy to get out of the house to play in the snow. It's so rare here to get more than just a little snow, so you've got to take advantage of it when you have it.

The first thing I did was to try to make a snowball, but the snow didn't stick together at all.

The snow would just blow away since it was so light.

I just like to walk around in the snow and make patterns with my feet. My mom didn't get a picture of it, but I made a giant heart for Valentine's Day.

We had some ice under the snow, so when I jumped I could hear the ice cracking.

Next I know I had to make a snow angel.

The hardest part of making angels is getting up without ruining it.

A Snow Day

We got hit with a winter storm yesterday. Instead of cancelling school and having to make it up at the end of the year, school was switched to remote learning for the day. Katie got all of her work done early so she could enjoy the snow for the rest of the day.

I had to start the day with a short class meeting. We were all excited about the snow!