Good Skiing season

Sam in the air.

 I believe it is safe to say we had a good skiing season this winter. We didn't get much snow in January but that didn't stop us from heading out. We got tons of snow in March and ended our skiing season on a new mountain (I don't have pictures from there, we were too busy exploring not one but two mountains and having a blast on Fil's birthday).

Enjoying skiing during a snow storm.

 Both girls did great this year and they are officially on their own. That makes me (Lenka) the slowest Steiger on the mountain.

I wouldn't want to get stuck on this chair lift.

It doesn't help I stop once in a while to take few pictures  :) Oh well.

Blizzard Nemo

 

We survived blizzard "Nemo" (who knew blizzards had names). 

After taking pictures of our house outside on Friday we headed to our favorite ski area and spent a good part of the day skiing as much as possible until we left around 3pm. It snowed lightly most of the day but around 3 it started coming down fast and we knew it was time to head home if we wanted to sleep in our own beds.

 We made it home without any problems (even stopped on the way to pick up fresh haddock for dinner). By the time we pulled into the garage the wind picked up  and we were glad for our warm home. Everyone went to bed wondering how much snow there would be in the morning.

The snow was still coming down hard in the morning and continued almost until noon. That didn't stop the kids who were begging to head out as soon as they got out of bed.

The kids heading out.

 With the winds being strong we had parts yard with no snow and parts with snow as high as the kids.

Jo got stuck.

Smile for the camera.

Poor Jo getting stuck again.

The kids build a little fort to hide while Fil was cleaning the driveway with th snow blower.

Emma getting out to see how much snow landed on them and if dad was turning around for another round.

Almost buried.

Fil trying to get through the snow banks.

Still trying.

They are alive!!!

Sam shoveling our back porch.

By our mailbox. No mail today.

Fun in the Snow

Sledding pictures from last month.

We have snow this year!!!

Geocaching in the snow

 We got some snow this morning. The kids enjoyed this little surprise by playing outside.

 We even took uncle Jonas on an American geocaching hike.

 The now complicated it a little but we found 1 (out of 3 we looked for).

The kids playing with their uncle in the back yard.

Nate made it by the way.

Let it Snow

 It has been snowing from my crochet hook. I have been busy at nights to created these beautiful snowflakes.

 

There is no snow outside here in New England but there is plenty of snowflakes in our household.

Spring Time in New England

You might think I am making this whole spring stuff up. Just to show you what life in New England is here are pictures from last Thursday night. The snow is almost gone and the girls pulled out some beach toys to play in the dirt. As you can see they are still wearing hats and winter jackets. It almost looks like spring right?

Well this is what our swing set looked on Friday morning!!!

Happy Spring everyone.

Another Day skiing ..... and SNOWING (again)

We spent another day on the mountain and guess what? It was snowed all day long! We were getting so much snow that it kept most people from coming up. But not the crazy Steigers. No we made it up and loved it all. We got 10 inches during the day and we had to dig our car out so we could leave to go home!

Here is Emma busily working on getting the snow of my car after a full day of skiing. I was hoping the kids would get tired at least this once with all the snow but no. Only Fil and I were tired, the kids ended up playing outside after we came home (while Fil worked on clearing our driveway). The boys were ready for baskeball games at 8am the next day!

We couldn't see the top of the mountain all day.

Emma still busy cleaning the car.

Sam finally done skiing (after I told him it was time to go). He was ready to go up again if I didn't call him in.

Tons of snow in New England.

Maybe the spring will make it here someday!