Cold snap

Here we are, up in the mountains in our cozy cabin. Zach is excited because we were able to light a fire: "This is the first time I've ever sat in front of a litten fireplace."

Luke is excited because there is a lot of snow and ice to chop and throw. And of course, sticks to collect. Our cabin is up in the treetops; beyond these trees there is a spectacular view of our ski slopes.

We went sledding at a big public park today, and the sledding was a little bit rough (and crowded). But the boys found a big "hut" created by some overgrown trees and vines, where they spent most of the time inside. Luke, giving a tour of the place: "This is the living room. Here's the smithing room [with a big stone table for forging weapons]. And over here's the crafting room."

Then Dave found this enormous felled tree. Once he made a commitment to count the rings, it was hard for him to stop. Suffice to say that the tree was over 300 years old.

Snow kings. Yeah, we're cool like that.