To answer your question: Yes. That is an igloo in my front yard.
Why is there an igloo in my front yard?
It's like this: Every winter my husband declares his intention of building an igloo. (I don't know where this ambition comes from because I, on the other hand, tend to hunker down, envelop myself in multiple, so many, layers of fleece, and vow to hibernate until the weather resembles something a little less...well, Canadian.) And every year his attempts have ended in less than perfect specimens. Until now.
This year Ian found the perfect tool: a square 5-gallon bucket. This acquisition led to a several-hour, sweat-inducing, back-breaking, production which has been the delight of his three children and neighbor kids alike.
Bets are being made as to how long this fine eskimo home will adorn my front lawn. Since it's in the shade and surprisingly sturdy, it might be here for the duration.
Not to be outdone by their father, Lindy and Ellie proudly assembled this beautiful snowman all by themselves. (Ellie isn't in the picture because she has a little more of her mother's blood in her and is inside the house, bundled and shivering.)
Happy winter, everyone!
6 comments:
What lucky girls. They all have their own snowgear and don't have to take turns wearing the one set of snowpants. Plus their dad builds IGLOOS? At least Lindy will have a place to stay when she runs away from home next time.
VERY cool. I always wanted to build a snow igloo, but it usually ended up being a snow fort b/c we'd get too cold trying to build the walls up high enough to add a dome to.
Sean loves building igloos too. The kids love it. It's a pretty sweet igloo and awesome snowman!!!
I'm SOOO jealous!!!
My husband did this same thing with our kids and his neices and nephews....only, luckily, it was in his sister's yard and not ours.
Cool Igloo! What better thing to do in the winter!! Love the pics- your kids are adorable! You should give Ian your camera one day so the author of the blog can be on the blog!
Post a Comment