Enjoying the Last Bits of Winter

Spring finally seems to be arriving, and the snow is disappearing rapidly from our backyard and the streets.  But a couple of weeks ago, when the weather was colder and the ground whiter, Matthew and I enjoyed an afternoon outside with friends, at our local environmental centre.  It was a terrific day, topped off with a hot drink at Starbucks at the end!

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Matthew is on the right, with his best buddy on the left, and the little brother in the middle.  Adorable, all three!

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Finding their walking sticks

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This was Matthew's first attempt at snowshoeing...he loved it...and I loved it, too, because it totally exhausted him!

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My dear friend with her younger boy

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Even wipe-outs were fun!

Of course, the toboggan run is always a hit with the boys....































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Flying down onto the frozen lake

I doubt we'll see any more of these days until next winter, but it's always a fun option while the colder weather hangs about...especially when the company is so enjoyable.