Grammy ordered snow for our trip and it was delivered today. She'll do just about anything to make her grandkids happy. I'm not sure how much we got, but it was more than 6 inches. Ethan was in heaven. Other than the slight dusting we got in Durham last month, Ethan doesn't really remember snow. Today was very fun. He and Grammy went out and shoveled for a while, then Colin and I joined them for some sledding and to "build" a snowman (the snow was so powdery that we ended up decorating a snow-covered rock). We took a break from the snow to drink hot chocolate and sit by the fire. Grammy and Papa braved the weather and left in the afternoon to head to a Broadway show. Although I'd never heard of the show and I did hear on the news that the Spice Girls reunion concert is tonight in Hartford, so who knows where they really are. While they were gone, Ethan and I tackled important matters at home, like clearing a path to the hot tub.
Colin played happily in his cute snowsuit in the walker on the back porch.
Then Ethan wanted to try sledding again. He didn't like it so much this morning, because it was snowing pretty hard, but it had lightened up and almost turned into a light rain by late afternoon, so he had a lot more fun. I would pull him on the sled halfway up the steep driveway, while lugging Colin under my other arm. It made my 20-minute workout on the elliptical earlier in the day seem like a nap on the couch. After a dozen or so times, I finally had to call it quits. That hot tub is looking very appealing right about now. Here he is right before he learned to steer. That pathway on the left that Papa cleared actually froze over and became something of a mini-luge. Ethan had fun.
Colin got a little worn out from all the excitement. About the time Ethan finished sledding, Colin laid down in my arms and immediately fell asleep. I think we'll all sleep well tonight.
We are having so much fun. It's like going to an all-inclusive winter resort with meals, nanny services, and entertainment provided. Ethan says his favorite thing is Geo (of course), and that his second favorite thing is sledding. Colin's favorite thing by far (besides Grammy's kisses and Papa's hugs) is the hot tub. He would stay in there all day if we let him. The only drawback is that Jason is not here with us. But, as Ethan told Grammy, "He had to stay home to work to pay for our trip." We miss you, Daddy!
Colin played happily in his cute snowsuit in the walker on the back porch. 
Then Ethan wanted to try sledding again. He didn't like it so much this morning, because it was snowing pretty hard, but it had lightened up and almost turned into a light rain by late afternoon, so he had a lot more fun. I would pull him on the sled halfway up the steep driveway, while lugging Colin under my other arm. It made my 20-minute workout on the elliptical earlier in the day seem like a nap on the couch. After a dozen or so times, I finally had to call it quits. That hot tub is looking very appealing right about now. Here he is right before he learned to steer. That pathway on the left that Papa cleared actually froze over and became something of a mini-luge. Ethan had fun. 
Colin got a little worn out from all the excitement. About the time Ethan finished sledding, Colin laid down in my arms and immediately fell asleep. I think we'll all sleep well tonight.
We are having so much fun. It's like going to an all-inclusive winter resort with meals, nanny services, and entertainment provided. Ethan says his favorite thing is Geo (of course), and that his second favorite thing is sledding. Colin's favorite thing by far (besides Grammy's kisses and Papa's hugs) is the hot tub. He would stay in there all day if we let him. The only drawback is that Jason is not here with us. But, as Ethan told Grammy, "He had to stay home to work to pay for our trip." We miss you, Daddy!
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Aren't grandparents the best!? They even deliver snow. They are amazing! Looks like a fun day in the snow and the hot tub sounds great. Thanks to Jason for paying your way so you could have a fun time.
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