Sledding

Last weekend, Timothy finally got to go sledding.  It took us four years to let him experience sledding down an incline that actually can be classified as a hill.  Troy took him on a windy, snowy day and Timothy loved it!  Despite the weather conditions they stayed out a long time. 

Today we all went out again, and it may be the last time of the season.  The 40 degree weather did not leave much snow on the dike to sled down.  It took Timothy awhile to gain the courage to venture down once again, but once he did, there was no stopping him. 

Teresa and I hung out at the bottom of the hill most of the time.  Then we decided to let her have a go with Troy.  She seemed a little indifferent about the ride, but readily agreed to another.  Next up was a shorter ride down with Timothy.  Troy did a good job instructing Timothy on how to hang on to Teresa.  On this ride down, they were both giggling gleefully!  The both wanted another ride right away.  The two of them had several successful rides (even hitting the jump a couple of times!), and only one where they both went tumbling into the snow.  Even with the tumble, there were no tears.

Poor Timothy had to wait 4 years to sled and Teresa got her first try at 19 months.  I guess it helps to have a big brother.  (And to be 19 months old during one of the mildest winters in quite awhile, so that playing outside in the snow is an option.)

Sledding with Daddy!

Flying down the hill backwards!!