Sun!

Today was one of those winter days that make winter a fabulous season.  After lunch we hit the sledding hill for a bit. 

As most everyone else was still in school we had the place to ourselves.  Michael has not liked sledding yet this winter until today.  Here he is taking a run with Mama:

Wendy had some terrifically fast runs.  As you look at this photo you have to also hear the high-pitched scream of glee that accompanied each twirl down the hill:

John also had a first today (like his brother) in that he went down by himself.  Always before he’s gone down with a grownup.  He was delighted with himself until he got so hot and exhausted that he just lay down on the snow and started eating it.

It’s been a dreary, cold winter so far.  But the beauty of this place is that when the sun comes out—heaven!  The jackets come off, the grass starts to peep up in the backyard, and I can almost imagine myself digging in the dirt getting ready to plant some seeds.  Almost……