Moonlight Snowshoe and Ski

Last night we went to the Moonlight Snowshoe and Ski put on by the Glover Recreation Department. It was a beautiful night, although we didn't see much of the full moon due to the cloud cover, but the temperature was perfect and the trails were inviting. It was open to the community, completely free, and people could use the school's cross country ski equipment and snowshoes if they did not have their own.

Behind Glover school are some hayfields and pastures and wooded areas that, during the winter, are open to the public and school use. In PE class Wayne skis around these trails. Torches were lit along the way to mark different trails.

Cole and Joanie were on snowshoes. Joanie pulled Heather in the sled. Heather didn't know what to think of this business of being out at night in the dark. She thought it was quite strange. Wes was back at the school's "shed" helping to outfit people with the school's ski boots, skis, and poles.

We finally caught up with Wayne to include him in a picture. Cole ran out of steam and ended up riding in the sled along with Heather. Wayne and I skied another loop and then I went inside with Heather and Cole for some hot cocoa and cookies while Joanie and Wayne stayed out for more recreation. They didn't come in until the very end.

In the gym people were playing basketball or just lounging around enjoying the refreshments.

I had brought cookies...

and blondies.

Earlier in the day Wayne, Cole, and Heather played out in the snow.

These snowbanks are host to an intricate network of roads, tunnels, and bridges. I call it a Tonka City.

As I write this now, on Sunday morning, I can look out the window and see that these snowbanks have been significantly diminished due to the rain we got overnight with the 40 degree temperature.

Fun anywhere you find it.

Wayne practices the piano everyday.