The Boy Loves the Snow

Colin did not want to come inside.

 

Celebrating the Snow

We experimented with a snow volcano and made snow ice cream to take advantage of a snow day. It was an invigorating 1°.

Adam measured our snowfall at 5 inches.

Walking Warriors

I wanted to prove that we were indeed out walking early this morning in the bone-chilling cold. I didn't take time to focus carefully as I had to have my glove off to take the picture.
 

Wonder What Squirrels Do in the Cold?

You can see them here in the early morning up in the tree, all balled up. Seems precarious and cold.

 

Snow Fog

Howard created a snow fog clearing the driveway. It was a light, fine snow making it easy to clear. But just a bit nippy out there.
 

Train Arriving

Cool train depot with the train continually running. Colin's favorite.
 

Genealogy Lab

I was all set up to scan slides at the Johnson County Library Genealogy Lab. It's not fast but you get good quality scans. That's Ron, the library volunteer.
 

A Snowy Topeka Day

Our house in Topeka on a cold January day in 1978. 3914 Munson. And our cat, Socks, navigating the snow.

 

Ice Cream Shoppe

Colin took requests for ice cream at the library. This cone was peppermint, made especially for me.
 

All Sizes

Golfers come in all sizes. The man on the left is a normally sized individual, making the one on the right look like a giant. Photo courtesy of Howard
 

Bunk Beds

Izzy took the top bunk and Bruno the bottom.

 

A Trip to Madagascar

Adam's Gammy experience was a movie at the Extreme Screen at Union Station. We saw the 20th anniversary edition of "Madagascar." We had plenty of popcorn to start the movie.

 

Freezer Tip

I bought 6 lbs of ground beef at Costco to freeze. I learned this week that placing the beef in freezer bags holding one pound and rolling it flat not only makes it easier to stack in the freezer, it makes it quicker to defrost. Win, win.
 

Exploring a New Culinary Option

Cindy and I tried out a new place - West Plaza Bodega that opened in December. The treats, made by Blackhole Bakery (at 55th and Troost), looked enticing but we were underwhelmed by the whole experience. The adventure was fun nonetheless. It's in the West Plaza antique district.

 

Laborers Cogitating

Howard and Stacy did many projects when she moved into her house 20 years ago. Here they dug a large hole for a window well to provide better light into the basement. You can see the finished project below. 2006