Sliding, Snot, & Snow Angels

Today the kids and I enjoyed a little fun together in the snow in our back yard. Jon had the great idea of shoveling the snow into a big pile at the bottom of the slide, and then sliding down into it. It was a blast, to say the least! Despite snow in the face (Erica went down face first a few times), snow in the mittens, snow in the boots, and snot running down Erica's face --both of the kids squealed with delight on each descent.

Here they are rooting around in the snow, and making snow angels....

....and no trip outside would be complete without some "digger" action.

Next on the winter agenda is to teach Hayden how to down hill ski.
I am, of course, a little nervous--but very excited to see if he loves skiing as
much as his mommy and daddy do. Here's hoping!