Winter Sports

So I grew up in Texas (or briefly, other parts of the south). It more often iced than snowed, and if it did snow, never in the quantities that allowed for the type of play below. I have to admit that even though I do not like the cold aspect, I have really enjoyed playing with my kids in the snow. The following pictures are from an afternoon at my sister Jenae's house. Jenae texted me one afternoon when I was picking Ryan up from school (which is right by her house). This was the conversation:

Jenae: Ash wants to build a snowman. Who wants to help?
Me: We are not dressed for it :(
Jenae: Lame
Me: Fine we are coming

So we get our snow gear and send the kids outside - when I realize that I have to go out and help - Jenae pleaded the pregnancy. She proceeded to sit by the window with the camera and take pictures of me shoveling snow to manufacture a sledding hill for the kids. This was hard work. But totally worth it - I think it secured my favorite aunt/mom status for at least another week.



Yes, I tried it.
The best part was that when it was all over, Jenae informed me that the particular window seat she was sitting in was right over a heat vent. Priceless.

The kids and I have also been sledding a few other times - notably at Sugarhouse Park and Rock Canyon Park (in Provo). Ryan loves using the air disc, and the girls love just throwing themselves down the hill on their stomachs ("look mom, I'm a penguin").