Sunday Snow Fun (which sounds like "Sunday's No Fun" but I'd never say that)

There was still plenty of snow on the ground the following day, and as we left Stake Conference with our friend and neighbor, Ms. Teri (who had helped Ben and Suz with getting my kids to the meeting and behaving for the first hour until I could get there since Ben was out of town) she told us about Snow Cream.  I had seen a recipe for this sweet treat online but we'd never tried it, so we were glad to have Ms. Teri teach us all about it.

Step 1: Don all your snow gear and test out the snow to see if it makes good snow balls.

Step 2: Gather the middle layer of snow by discarding the top crust and

scooping up only the softer snow above the grass.  Do not collect dirt.

Step 3: Dodge Snowballs

Step 4: Retaliate at will.

Step 5: Test the depth of the snow on the picnic table.

Step 6: Add milk to the snow until you've reached your preferred consistency.

Step 7: Stir in sugar, vanilla, fruit, and any other flavorings (we tried

peppermint extract) to achieve desired taste.  Frequent samples are essential.

Step 8: Enjoy!

Step 9: Repeat as necessary. For example, if the first batch gets gobbled up

while the youngest is in the bathroom, you'll need to make more.  If there is

any left after the second batch, freeze in popsicle molds to enjoy later.

I know that is a long process and you might be tempted to skip a step here or there, but don't do it.  Each part is essential to the deliciousness of the Snow Cream.

Since Ms. Teri grew up in this area and knows all about Snow Things, she also advised the kids on snowman-building.  I think our problem in the past has been that we were eager to try to make a snowman when the snow was fresh but it's so powdery when it falls here that it wouldn't pack for us.  Sunday afternoon was sunny and a bit warmer so the snow was melting a little, which meant it would be better for making a snowman.  Jack did most of the work to assemble our little snowman, whom he named Billy Bob Joe, as much as Luke kicked and fought and tried to destroy him.  But the snowman was finally completed in the evening and it stayed in our yard for a few days, until the kids were playing outside one afternoon and decided to help BBJ go the way of all the earth.

Thanks for sharing your expertise, Ms. Teri!