This picture makes it look like we had a wonderful blissful time snowshoeing - not exactly! Just before and after this shot was the only time period where everybody was happy. The lodge is only about 50 yards away up over the crest of the hill in the background. I had just gotten the girls down to this area where it was not as windy. Up on the hill behind us is a big open area where the wind was blowing at least 30 mph and it was snowing, though just on the verge of raining. They don't call it Hurricane Ridge for nothing. John was at the car getting the sled so we could drag the girls back from our snowshoe walk if needed. The walk would have been downhill, so we were anticipating them needing help on the way back.We didn't even get that far. Hannah was set on sledding and throwing a major tantrum. The sledding area was closed for the day and we couldn't get her to understand that sledding wasn't allowed on the XC trail. We should have never brought the sled out, she never got over her fit and we had to go inside. Turns out her double layer of socks were wet and so were the top of her pants underneath her snowsuit, so that is likely the source of her uncooperativeness. How she got her pants wet under bibs that come way up her back, I'll never know. The whole episode seemed to only take 5 min, but we were actually out in the snow for about 45 min. Just before this picture was taken Hannah had said twice, her exact words, "I could really get used to this". So, I know she enjoyed the snowshoes, I think it was more the elements that we were battling. Haley did pretty well, but could benefit from growing bigger so the shoes aren't such a big percentage of her little body. Since we probably won't get back out on the snowshoes until next winter, she should be better able to handle it then. I'm optimistic that they'll do great next winter. We may need to work on getting them better shoes, actual hiking boots instead of cheap snowboots that come off and let in snow easily. I just can't imagine spending that much money on a pair of shoes they'll only need a few times a year. When we are on dirt hiking trails, their tennis shoes have always been fine, so really no need for hiking boots in the summer.
Later in the afternoon, back down at sea level, we all got more outside time. John did his usual lawn mowing. The lawn mowing at the cabin is work. It is lots of area and an old old machine (not a riding mower). Mowing just the bare minimum around the house takes 1.5 hours. I snuck in a 4.5 mile run on the trail that I will run my half marathon on in June. We took the girls hiking down in our gulley and even tried to get back up the hillside on a steep deer trail. We didn't quite make it, but the girls were impressed with finding a "secret" passage way. After that, we all took turns with the flying wheel toy.
A great active day to make up for the days on either side of it.
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