Snow!

We finally got the first good snow of the year. Over 8 inches!!

Of course, we could not just watch the snow fall from inside; we just had to go out and play! It was Claire's first time playing in the snow but she took to it like a true Coloradoan. She was walking around and falling down in the snow that was up to her waist.

Shaylee, Ryan, and I tried to make a snowman but the snow was so light and fluffy that it would not pack down. Great for skiing but bad for building a snowman. We were forced to get creative and made a snow turtle instead. Luke was not impressed with the snow, especially when we tried to teach him how to make a snow angel. I'm just kidding, of course, he was inside enjoying the snow from the warmth of the house.

This afternoon, Christopher started making a snow cave in the backyard. It was too dark by the time the kids woke up from their naps to play in it today but hopefully by tomorrow the snow will harden so they can all have fun. We knew there was a reason he took those avalanche and backcountry travel classes, but we never would have guess that the next time he would use those skills would be in his backyard with his children.