1st & 2nd snow of the season

1st Snow of the year:
Early this month we got hit with a nice winter storm and for the kids that meant "Snow Day!!!".  Too bad it didn't last long enough to give Josh an actual 'miss school' snow day.  The winter box was taken out of the closet and hats, mittens and scarfs went flying- it became a race as to who could get their gear on the fastest to run and make the first snow angel. 

All bundled up!

Where are my gloves?

Cold smile, time for hot chocolate!

K just sat there and watched?!

Not sure what he was thinking about?

He was figuring something out!

He looks ready for hot chocolate too!

2nd Snow of the season: 

It happened again today!  It snowed all day non-stop... The kind of big flakes that just fall so peacefully.  Mike even stayed home for most of the day- this time it was him announcing "Snow day!!!".  Quiet time wasn't so quiet for the 2 biggest boys of the family (Mike and Josh that is!).  While the other kids were napping, they had their first real snowball fight and I captured it as good as I could, come see!
Boy....

 ...vs. dad, who do you think will win?!

 Before the game began, they collaborated forces to build a snowman- great teamwork for competitors!  Do you notice the gun?  It is totally a boy snowman.

 In an effort to make peace, Dad tried to offer a share in snow and territory...

 ...But boy refused, let the fight begin!

 Here comes that tongue again!

 Looks like a straight shot for dad...

 Until the shot is blocked by Mr. snowman... Boy's strategy is working.

 With a smile like that, his throw must have been successful!

 Now he better make a run for it!

 all in good fun!

 The fight is heating up... closer range and no snowmen to hide behind.

 Round 2 of throwing...

 Boy picks up the pace and throws one ball after another!

 Dad is hit hard.

 And again!

 Humm, who do you think won?