Snow and Sledding - Day 1

Our first afternoon in Wisconsin we decided to take advantage of all the snow. We had a great afternoon playing with lots of cousins! :)

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There is always a large pile of snow (this year ice because of the freezing rain on Christmas) piled up in the barnyard where paths have been cleared for the cars and farm equipment. It's always fun to climb up onto this big heep of snow and Reagan throughly enjoyed it this year! :)

Jared, Reagan and Lydia enjoying the snow together
Jared and Nathan helping Reagan navigate the pile of snow

Kage (5 1/2), Reagan (2 1/2), and Kolton (4 1/2) climbing on the snow together

These pictures are a little out of order because the first thing Reagan actually did when we got outside was to try out her new sled Santa gave her with a little help from Jared.

Kolton and Jeanna coming to join us with the green sled

Lydia pushing Reagan and Kolton down the hill while Jared and Kage watch

Jared being a good sport (and super awesome big cousin) and pulling Kolton and Reagan up the hill instead of making them get out and walk. :)

Reagan decided to try rolling down the hill instead of sledding

Reagan wasn't real sure about riding in the sled behind the 4-wheeler but she enjoyed riding on the 4-wheeler with Nathan

Then she decided she'd try the sled out with me

Jared and Lydia taking a couple turns with the sled on the hill while the kids are busy with the 4-wheeler

Back to Reagan and me riding in the sled behind the 4-wheeler

Then we decided to let the boys have a turn with us. That didn't last long, however, as the boys said they were getting too squashed. That was okay with Reagan since she mostly enjoyed riding on the 4-wheeler with Nathan.

While letting the boys take a turn with the green sled and 4-wheeler we headed back to the barn hill. After a little bit of experimenting, Reagan determined she could only go down on our sled with me and only if Lydia pushed us. Sometimes I think my daughter has a touch of OCD...

Nathan took Kage, Kolton and Reagan down the lane for a ride. When they left Reagan was sitting on the 4-wheeler with Nathan because she was still refusing to ride in the sled with the boys and without me. Somewhere along the way Nathan said she announced she was ready to get in the sled with Kage and Kolton and off she went! lol :)

Kage, Reagan and Kolton coming back from a good ride

Lydia, Jeanna and Jared checking out the kids sledding

Kolton and Reagan riding up the hill :)

Notice Reagan's hand dragging along side the sled. She loved this opportunity to collect snow to eat.

Such a sweet picture of such a sweet couple!!! Jared and Lydia - wedding date August 6, 2011 - we can't wait! :)

Reagan throughly enjoying her ride in the sled and opportunity to collect snow as she goes

Reagan off to save Lydia from those rough boys who were attacking her!

Reagan telling Lydia "You're my best friend!"

Making snow angels with Jared

We had so much fun with everyone in the snow! Thanks to everyone who came to play with us!!!