First Snow

From the moment the first snowflake fell, the boys were ready to pile on their snow pants, coats and mittens, and head outdoors. 

Grant's first activity? Rolling in the snow. Followed by snow angels.

Miles was a bit more timid; he tested the snow by making a few footprints, followed by bunny hops, before diving in.

Grant tried to be helpful, using a bulldozer to shovel the lawn. 

Later, the older neighbor girls came over and taught the boys important lessons about the white stuff, one of which has been repeated several times in recent days: Never, ever eat yellow snow. Even if yellow is your favorite color.

They came back inside after dark, wet, cold and happy.