Fun in the Snow

Running around, falling down, giggling, and laughing.  This is what all our snow days looked like.  Elijah had so much fun going out and playing the snow.  Daddy would be outside shoveling and Elijah couldn't get out the door fast enough to join him and play.  Red in the cheeks and he still would refuse to come in.  We had chili for lunch one day and a pot roast another. Two good hearty meals that I can't resist when it snows or gets really chilly!  Being in Kansas this year, I learned about a lovely new treat.  Snow Ice Cream!  Why have we never heard of this in MI?  All those years with huge snow storms and we never got to enjoy this wonderful treat.  Elijah lovingly called it snow cream and it will be our new family tradition.  Athaiah also enjoyed this, although her poor fingers were red by the time she was done because she insisted on eating it herself-which involves just her fingers.  I'm posting the recipe I used below for all those that haven't heard of this before...aka my MI friends and family!

Snow Cream:
1 gal fresh snow
2 c milk
1 c sugar
1 TBSP vanilla

Mix the milk, sugar, and vanilla together until the sugar is all dissolved.  Then pour over top of the snow and mix well.  We topped ours with some sprinkles because who can resist fun colored sprinkles.