The kids of course, also had a fun time while at the lake with Grandma. She bought them new sticker books which they worked very diligently on.

After the first snowfall of the season we took a walk and got our faces all red before coming back in to enjoy some hot cocoa. (No marshmallows for Max of course.)

Grandma and I did a good job knocking them out before heading home. This is the first time, in a long time, that both kids slept the entire drive home and woke up when I pulled into the driveway. (If I tell you I was stopped at a stop sign when I took this picture, will you forgive me for taking it while being the driver?)

We got home and decided to get our new snow gear out so we could really play in the snow since I didn't have it with us at the lake.

I have to brag here, Max tried out the snowboard and made it all the way down without falling on his very first try!

To be fair, it was going really slow, but he still had the balance to stay up the whole way. I think the neighbors at the other end of the street heard me screaming when he reached the bottom.

Rory also attempted the snowboard, but required me to run along side her so I could help her balance. She did make large strides before loosing her balance and grabbing my hand, but there was no way I'd attempt to help her and take pictures so you'll just have to trust me until I can get someone else out here to capture it!

I also taught the kids how to make snow angels. (Left to Right: Max, Rory, Mama's)

It was such a beautiful afternoon in the sun and in the first snowfall. I hope we get to do that again real soon!