Snow!

The last couple weeks it has been snowing.  We have not had any snow this winter until now which is kind of strange. Oh well, we took advantage of the snow this week by playing in it.  First on Saturday we went snowshoeing up Blacksmith Fork.

The boys didn't want to come because they were being lazy, I guess, so it was just the girls and Russell and me.  We trekked a total of 3 miles in our snowshoes and it was the perfect day for it.  The sun was out and it was beautiful in the canyon.  On the way back to the car we saw a large herd of elk on the side of the mountain.

The kids have also been having fun in the snow by sledding behind the four-wheeler and building forts.  Logan and the neighbor kids built a large fort in the neighbor's yard so they could play an epic game of capture the flag.  Unfortunately, they used all of their time building the fort and were not able to play the game because it got dark.  The fort is still standing though so I'm sure they will play another day.

Emily and I went on a trail run on the Highline and Logan River trail with some of the kids from her track team.  This was a fun run but also rough on our ankles as we ran through the frozen snow dodging tracks and indents all along the way.  I would do it again though because it felt magical running through a frozen forest.

Russell was awarded his 10 years of service recognition this week as well.  It is hard to believe we have lived here for 10 years!

Yes it is crazy that we have been in the Cache Valley area for 10 years. The longest job I have ever had. It has been a great 10 years full of ups and downs. I have enjoyed every part of the 10 years at LCFD. For the every 5 years the city does a little get together to read a special letter from the Captain. They also gave me a free day off and an Amazon gift card. Captain Hogland wrote my letter and it was well written. He told me I was a great family man and is still not sure how many kids I really have. I can't believe 10 years have gone by so quick. I am looking forward to the years to come.