A little sledding and snow boarding on a blistery snow day. 

January 2018 has been a very cold month here in Virginia with a mix of snow and ice thrown in there. Needless to say Boyd had an extra long Christmas break and then a day of school and then another break. We kept busy and tried to fight off cabin fever, some days more successfully than others. Grandma and Grandpa Burla also came for a visit(how I have no pictures makes me want to cry. I must have been that sleep deprived after my trip to Houston). The last weekend however we received the most glorious gift of three days of 60 degree weather which mean WE GOT OUTSIDE!!!!! A little worn out from the fresh air I am catching up with the blog today. 

Thanks for the entertainment Uncle Matt and Aunt Jessica. The remote control tank is really cool.

A a belated birthday present from Boyd's nanny from 5 years ago. His comment upon receiving the box of chocolates was, "She knows me so well."

Another day off off school due to a little bit of ice. We turned it into fun.

A miracle has happened. Boyd is now wearing pants that fit. Until this day he refused to wear pants that covered his socks and touched his shoes (hence the flood pants in all previous pictures). Thank you Melissa Burla for finding pants he will wear and that actually fit.

The first nice day in months meant a trip to explore Alum Springs park with a friend. We got filthy, wet, laughed, explored and had an absolutely amazing day. Down the dirt chief shoot. Love this natural playground.

Throwing rocks to break the ice.

Rock climbing.

Daring each other to explore holes and the cave.

How they made it to the middle without a splash, I do not know.

My Wisconsin heart jumped for joy. I grew up on a pond and this was Boyd's first natural experience with ice on a water source. He didn't venture far but thought he was a real dare devil. 

Such a nice duo to spend the day with.