Bare Feet and Flowers?

A serpentine snowshoe snake

Well...surprise...we had snow. Last Friday we were inundated with 25 cm of the fluffy white variety. The kids had a field trip that day to a cross country ski area where they went snowshoeing with our local environmental eduacator. The kids  learned some winter survival skills including how to build a snow shelter. We were out there all day and the snow didn't let up for a second. The nice thing about the snow here is that even when its "storming" the snow falls straight down. Large fluffy snowflakes.....straight down...for about 20 hours.

A good spot for a snowcave

Let's just say we were a little wet by the end of the day. A good time was had by all....although if it really was about survival and we had to spend much longer than we did outdoors it would have gotten ugly fast.

We still need room for three more

Hard working boy

Work at the house continues.........flooring is being laid.....cabinets built...... counter tops poured and polished. I continue to work on my school project. I am remembering how much I enjoy the formal learning process. Perhaps I shall continue on once I am finished with this program. If I can get a job and continue studying via online it may work out.
Nik returned safe and sound from his trip to Idaho.  He had a very good time and is quite inspired. He did a few workshops on songwriting, composing and recording. Right up his alley. Kudos to his music teacher for persevering even with the teachers job action in process.
On that note I'm sure you've all heard by now that our teachers are started a more intense part of their strike. No classes next week (well, for three days anyway).....we'll see what happens by Wednesday. I think we'll be getting a letter today from the superintendent letting us know what up. March break starts at the end of next week anyway.....so its just a couple of days for now. I won't share my opinion on the subject as its a complicated issue that drags back quite a few years......it's not just about money. Theres much to do with class sizes and support staff budgeting.........blah, blah, blah.
We have been seeing a lot more sun around here lately....it may mean that spring is on its way.....you can't tell from all the snow....but there is a lot of sun an dripping going on. It makes me excited for bare feet and flowers.
Peace