The first part of winter this year was the snowiest in nearly
30 years and thanks to two late December blizzards (each putting
down 2 to 3 feet of snow) and a much colder and snowier January
than normal, we had plenty of snow. And unlike past years where
snowfall melts away in a few days, this year it was here to stay
for a long while....
The kids still managed to have a blast with all those extra
snow play days. We went sledding quite often around the neighborhood,
but also occasionally to a large hill in Boulder. Sledding, despite
being less glamorous than skiing or snowboarding, is genuinely
fun. Everyone on the hill is having a great time. Its completely
stress free and exhilarating. The kids also fashioned their own
sledding hill in the cul-de-sac with the large mounds of snow
piled up by the plows. These piles lasted a long time even after
all the other snow had melted and were quite a hit with the kids.
"Suffering" the Blizzard
Snow Angel
Brendan in Deep Snow
Sledding in Boulder
The Boys and Jack Balsey
In Front of Boulder Creek
Bike Sledding
Kings of the Snow Hill
Grandpa Al and Brendan
Sledding w/ Grandpa Al
Enjoying the Ride
A Sledding Sunset
By mid-February the weather was back to our normal (mostly)
mild and sunny winters. Spring came early and March ushered in
beautiful warm weather. With the snow gone around Boulder, we
frequently put away the bikes and scooters for part of the weekend
and headed up to the mountains for glorious spring skiing. Spring
skiing on a sunny and warm day is a little slice of heaven -
highly recommended. Brendan became a skier this year and has
been doing great. The boys have also really taken to skating
and Ethan even started playing ice hockey.
