We had a little snow day today. We decided that this might be our last chance of the year, so we hopped in the ol' SUV and headed north! 3 hours (and one delicious Bun Huggers lunch later) we were at the top of Snowbowl, right next to the "NO SLEDDING" signs. Rats. Since we missed the primo sledding weather in January and February b/c AC was working, the official sledding hill was closed. 
What to do, what to do. Apparently, the correct answer is park in the farthest parking lot from the ski lifts, then walk past the "No Sledding" signs and find a nice little spot to in which to use such sleds. Which we did.
The kids had a blast, and, thanks to Natalie, the girls stayed relatively dry and warm. Okay, it was 48 degrees up there at 9000 feet, so hypothermia wasn't really a threat. But still- nothing is worse than wet pants. Just ask Hayden. He is a trooper, however, and didn't complain once that his clothes were soaked through, until I made him sit in a snowbank for one final picture. Mommy is always pushing it. Chloe did get a little snowpack in her gloves, which made her very unhappy. She's more of a beach type of girl than a snow bunny, even though she is adorable in powder pink snow clothes.
What to do, what to do. Apparently, the correct answer is park in the farthest parking lot from the ski lifts, then walk past the "No Sledding" signs and find a nice little spot to in which to use such sleds. Which we did. 
The kids had a blast, and, thanks to Natalie, the girls stayed relatively dry and warm. Okay, it was 48 degrees up there at 9000 feet, so hypothermia wasn't really a threat. But still- nothing is worse than wet pants. Just ask Hayden. He is a trooper, however, and didn't complain once that his clothes were soaked through, until I made him sit in a snowbank for one final picture. Mommy is always pushing it. Chloe did get a little snowpack in her gloves, which made her very unhappy. She's more of a beach type of girl than a snow bunny, even though she is adorable in powder pink snow clothes.
The only downside was the 5.5 hours in the car today. I think Hayden asked "Are we a quarter of the way home yet?" about 50 times. We weren't even 1/16th of the way home at that point. But they are good little travellers, and quite the fun companions.
Next year, we are aiming for an official sledding hill. We are not cut out for the outlaw life!
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You should have called me, I have pants, boots and a jacket that would have fit Hayden. I bought them and we never used them since Dilan broke his arm.
Looks like you guys had fun. I'm bummed we didn't make it this year.
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