snow fun

This was from the very first snowfall of the season, a few weeks ago. It was just enough snow to play in. It was great snowman snow. Matthew couldn't contain his excitement to play in it, so we had to head out as soon as the big kids left for school. We built 6 tiny snowpeople. They melted by the afternoon, so it was a good thing we headed out early!

This is from a more recent storm. Ryan and Jacob began the makings of a snow cave. You can see Ryan's legs poking out of the cave (on the right) and Jacob & Matthew patting more snow on the top and sides.
This is Ryan & Jacob rolling the huge snowballs to begin the cave.
We have since had two huge snowfalls and Ryan has turned his backyard cave over to Jacob or Matthew (whoever claims it) and moved his serious cavemaking skills to the front yard. (No, I didn't take a picture yet) He and a few buddies have really got a huge cave going now. It kept Ryan busy outside for over an hour yesterday afterschool! Gotta love that! Note to self: take a picture.