Since moving to Spokane 11 and a half years ago, I have come to expect snow every winter. Usually by November we have had at least a few inches, if not more. I am thinking this is the first winter that we didn't have a significant amount by Christmas. We (the kids and me) were thrilled to finally see snow this last week. I think we got over 10 inches in two days. This was enough to actually have a 2 hour late start. I couldn't believe it! Most people who live here don't even check the news for snow days, they are pretty much unheard of. (It took me a few years to figure this out, when I started my first job and it snowed, I sat up the whole night waiting for them to cancel school. I couldn't believe I had to drive to school with 2 inches on the road!) Spokane clears the roads alot more efficiently than the 'couve though.
Anyway, on the 2 hour late start day, I was snow blowing the sidewalk so the kids could eventually walk to the bus stop. While I was out there, I had to tell a few kids to go back home because it was late start. I swear they didn't believe me because they stood there for 5 more minutes before I finally screamed at them, "Go home!" My kids took full advantage of the late start and hit our hill in the backyard.
The kids set up a jump at the bottom of the hill, it looks super fun and I really want to try it! They fly and catch air, I have it on video, hopefully no one gets hurt. We always did worse as kids though, right? Happy sledding everyone, enjoy the snow!
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Once the girls get their own snow shovels, Brayden will be able to lead the "crew" around the neighborhood shoveling walks and driveways. At first they may require a little friendly persuasion, but once they begin counting the money they earn, they'll anxiously await snow days!
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they can come down here and rake leaves!!!
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