Snow Day!

When I woke up this morning this is what I saw on the deck--lots and lots of snow.
Since all of the forecasters had said that there was a 100% chance of snow, they canceled school last night. So the boys were able to sleep in and enjoy a snow day.
I can't remember it ever looking so white. Even the road was covered. This is the view of our road from our front door. You can't even see the road.
Jonah was the first to venture out at about 9:00am. It was still only 26 degrees outside.
Mom was letting Lizzie out the front door too, so Jonah went over to greet her.
It wasn't long before the brothers joined him outside. I talked to Gretchen and we agreed to let the kids play together after lunch. So after 30 minutes in the snow the boys came in, dried off and waited for lunch. After lunch Jonah, Isaiah and Elijah headed down to Aunt Gretchen's house to play with the cousins.

Tavis, Isaiah, Elijah, Mollee, Daegan and Jonah

Jonah posing with the cousins' snowman.

A friendly snowball fight in their back yard.

Daegan and Isaiah in Gretchen's front yard.

Back at our house, Malachi (who has had fever since Thurs) thought he wanted to try "playing in the snow" but quickly changed his mind.
Ezra loved it and played as long as we let him.
After everyone came in and warmed up--for the last time--we decorated gingerbread cookies.
And then of course ate them with some hot chocolate.

What else do you expect on a snow day?