Playing in the snow!

We've been able to play in the snow quite a bit this winter.  Brian and the kids made a great snowman in the backyard.  Unfortunately, it didn't last for more than a few days.  Paige and Austin thought it would be fun to kick it and smash it and throw rocks at it.  I felt sorry for you, Mr. Snowman.  Maybe when we get enough snow again, we'll build you again! ;0)

Here's our cute "Purple Marshmallow" as the kids call her.

 Here's the said snowman before his brutal death.

 Brian's brother and his family came to visit for a few days.  After playing for a while at our house we went to Grandma and Grandpa A.'s house.  They have an awesome little sledding hill at the school by their house and we were able to play on it several times while we were there.  The babies didn't last too long because it was so cold (maybe 10 degrees), but we had lots of fun in short bouts of time! ;0)

 Our cute niece, Janie.

 Our awesome nephew and one of Austin's favorite big cousins, Ethan.  (He's one of Austin's favorites because he taught Austin how to play Star Wars with all the sound effects!!)

 Our very talented niece, Ashley.  She could ride on the big sled standing up the whole time.  That takes talent!

 We love this little sled.  It never tips over and it buckles the little babies in.  Bryn LOVED sledding down the hill!

 And last, but not least, our sweet niece, Lucy.  She is such a happy, smiley baby!  I want to hold her again!  (If she'll let me that it is.  She's a very active, mobile baby now!)