The Jump that the Big Boys Built

This past week, NW Washington has seen some very rare winter weather. We usually get snow once or twice per year, that stays for a day or two each time. But ... this year we have had snow days, after snow days, after snow days. And, that equals fun, fun, and more fun.

We have had snow on the ground for a full week now, and it has snowed at least a little every day of that week. However, it started snowing last night about midnight (as we drove to Wal-Mart), and it hasn't let up since. By 10:00 this morning, we had 7" of new snow (on top of the week's worth of snow), and it has continued to snow for the past 7 hours. (I just haven't been outside with a ruler since this morning.)

Papa, Jeremiah, Cassie and I took a walk to our favorite coffee shop this morning, and had a nice visit. On our way home, we stopped at the hardware store to stock up on sleds. Then, we came home and told the kids we were going to head out for another adventure. By this time, our cars were snowed in ... so we headed off on foot. We walked about 3/4 mile to the Middle School, for the best sledding hill in town. I will make a short video of pictures later on, but wanted to just give you a glimpse of our fun, with these pics from "The Jump".

After taking just 4 or 5 pictures, the batteries died on my camera. So, I had to leave the family at the middle school, sledding, as I walked to the Farm Store to buy batteries. Too funny!



Rachel



Josiah



Sarah



Elijah