Winter Fun

Since the weather has been really nice (high 20s) lately, we have been able to attend some fun community events these last few weeks. The first was an Ice Fishing Jamboree put on by a local boy scout troop (we think). It was held at a local lake, where the scouts? had drilled dozens of holes in the ice and also cleared a large area for racing, provided fishing poles and bait, a warming tent with hot chocolate and snacks, and prizes to boot! Although we didn't stay for too long, we had a really good time and were impressed with the work put into it and the focus on children. The kids fished for a little while, then warmed up in the tent and played a little on the big toy (half covered in snow) before we headed out.

This last weekend was Fur Rondy, which is an annual city event to kick off the Iditarod. There are sled dog races, ice and snow sculptures, trappers trading furs, fur bikini contest (true!), outhouse races, footraces, snowshoe softball, and a big carnival to give you an idea. We went on Friday to see some of the sled dogs race around the town and the ice sculptures. It is still going on, so we may attend some more events next weekend.


And some pictures at home:
Did we mention we have been getting record-breaking snowfalls this year? This picture doesn't give it justice really, but the snow in our yard is currently above the kids' waists and would be much higher if you counted the snow that has melted and/or packed down. We all had to literally wade through it last week in making a snowman. Christian couldn't move through it at all (it was about as high has he was) and had to be carried to wherever he needed to go.