SLEDDING

What a beautiful day for sledding! Wonderful snowfall the day before, blue skies, not windy, low 30's, PERFECT!

At first she was having a blast immediately--but didn't really get what she was supposed to do...there was a lot of leaning over the side, grabbing a glove full of snow and eating it. After a few minutes, she picked up on sitting up, leaning back, and eventually started even holding on!

The snow was so perfect--just a little fluffy on top of a nice solid base--it still blew up in your face--but you could enjoy it and grab it too, perfect for a first-timer.

We had to make a few adjustments, but even with a wipeout or two, she just wanted right back on the horse and for daddy to go "more" and take off! Eric figured out smartly (after I trekked though knee high snow in the back yard) that Amara really enjoyed the speed of the tracks in the driveway, made by the vehicles--so the two of them really picked up some speed there!

Everyone got in on the action--the dogs were all there, jumping around, Grandma taking pictures and cheering her on, me pulling and taking pictures, and Grandpa and Eric taking turns pulling, taking video, and all of us laughing our heads off--what a great time!

AND AWAY WE GO!!!

Eventually, her cheeks were bright and rosey and we started getting worried about being so cold, so we headed inside. I wasn't sure if she'd cry and want to stay out, but with the promise of hot chocolate, marshmallows, and "boots and snow pants off," she headed for the door!

TO BE CONTINUED...