Too Cold? No Way!

Winter time in Michigan can be a challenge. Most people like to simply hole up for the very cold months but not us, which seems like a reasonable thing to do. Heck, BEARS do it – but not us. While we’ve created a wonderful, cozy new home, where we can enjoy board games, legos, hot tea, movies and other fun indoor activities the outdoors still calls us!

Me & AFJW at the top of the hill

On Saturday we met up with my younger brothers for more ‘cold’ activities. On the docket: sledding! By the looks of things, we’re convinced that she’s ready for snowboarding and cross country skiing. I was expecting some hesitation from her as we boarded the toboggan for the first run but alas, she didn't even flinch!

Williamson Boys + AFJW

Of course, MJW was the photographer snapping shots at the bottom of the hill with Sasa until it was his turn to take a ride down on the toboggan! I'll save you from the story of our crash landing with the poor pup - oops!

Ode to the pup :)

Posed at the bottom of the hill.

In other 'snow' sport news, a few weeks ago, AFJW's took her few steps on ice skates. At first she was a little shaky, but after 5 minutes she had lost all fear of the ice and skated for the first time! She has uncanny balance for a 4 year old and managed not to fall too many times!


MJW: AFJW, are you ready to head in? We should warm up
AFJW: Nope, let's go around two more times, then I will take a break and we can come back out.

Clearly, the activity was a hit.

This skating walker was abandoned within 10 seconds! Her skills and confidence were beyond having a blue walker!

Stay tuned for snowboarding at Mt. (hill) Brighton!! More wintry post and photos to come! YES!