Every time it snows Ledger always asks if we can make a snowman. It's his favorite winter activity, but so often I have to tell him no. Not because I don't want to go out there and play in the snow and make one with him, but because its too cold and the snow won't pack well enough. Every once in a while though, the temperature is just right, and when he asks I get to say 'Yes!' His eyes get wide and we both scramble to get our snow gear on! We both suited up and ran out to play in the heavy snow that's perfect for packing. We usually both start rolling a snowball around the yard, letting it get bigger and bigger until we meet and the right spot and decide who's snowball is bigger and try to pile them on top of each other. He then rolls a head for the snowman and I work to smooth them out and make sure they don't fall off. A couple years ago Ledger got a 'snowman kit' from his grandma, so we pull that off the shelf in the garage and use the different parts to adorn the completed snowman. Once he's taken care of the finishing touches, we have ourselves this year's embodiment of Stan! (According to Ledger, all snowmans he builds are named Stan). Another successful entrant into our annual snowman building!
