Ice fest and sleepovers!

We attended the ice fest at the river museum again this year.  And we were prepared for the snow hill this time.  We had snow gear and sleds!  There was a bit of a line at first, but Timothy and Teresa got a few fun rides down.  They also found there own parts of the hill to sled on as well.

 The weather was perfect for outside play.  Not too cold!  But it was still fun to warm up by the fire and roast some marshmallows together--not usually a winter activity for us.

 There was also a snow wall to help color and snow and ice carvings to watch.

 Timothy was very interested in the work of the ice carver.  He and Troy watched the gentleman work for a good 20 minutes.  Timothy would have stayed longer if we let him!

Teresa spent some extra time inside petting the sting rays.  She probably would have stayed there longer had we let her!

The reason to head home was to get some dinner and prepare for the first sleepover/ pajama party for the kids.  Timothy had Eagon sleep over and Teresa spent the evening at Sophie's until 10:00.  They both had a lot of fun and I would call this first experience a success!  Everyone was a bit tired the next day including Troy and myself.  It was worth it for the joy it brought to the kids.