Snow time

We got quite the ice/snow storm this past weekend. We haven't really had any snow at all for the past two winters (not since the winter Norah was born when we got all the crazy snow!)

To say the kids were excited about the snow is definitely an understatement. 

It started icing and snowing Thursday afternoon last week, so I got off early from work. School had already been cancelled for that day, so the kids had been anticipating the snow all day. They were so excited to go outside to get a taste of it (don't worry, they were only out there long enough to get a snowflake on their tongues and for me to get a picture!)

We got even more snow overnight, so on Friday it was a snow day for everyone. Northwest Arkansas pretty much shuts down if it snows, so most businesses were closed on Friday. It was fun to have an unexpected family day at home!

As soon as they could the kids were ready to get all bundled up to go out and play in the snow.

Joey lasted the longest, of course.

Kylah loved it too (although she didn't last quite as long as Joey---mostly because we didn't have the right kind of pants for her this first day...poor thing).

Norah probably doesn't remember ever seeing snow before (she saw it in Kansas last year, but a year is a lot of time for a 2 year old!)

Luckily my friend Callie was a little more prepared than us and had some sleds that she shared with us (and luckily they live right up the street from us so we could all be outside together!)

Kylah got a ride too!

Norah even got a turn. She like it until she got a face full of snow....

 

I actually went down once too with Joe, which was really fun. But, the girls had had enough by that time, so we headed inside.

The best part of sledding and playing in the snow: Hot Chocolate!!

The next day we braved the roads and headed over to Dave and Mere's house for some more sledding. They have a nice hill on the side of their house that is perfect for sledding.

Joe  and Joey found a fun way to sled down the hill!

Meredith and I were a little smarter this time and stayed inside with the littles. They stayed warm and happy and so did we! :)

Kylah and Audrey came inside and enjoyed some more hot chocolate after they were done sledding. So cute!

On Sunday after church Joe took Joey and Kylah out again to an even bigger hill, but I stayed home with Norah so she could nap (so no pictures...) They had a blast from what I hear. 

So now it's Monday night. School was cancelled today, and has already been cancelled for tomorrow. I'm not sure when they will ever go back! Someday maybe Arkansas will invest in a few more snow plows and salt trucks! :)