05 February 2010

Pre-Blizzard Snow Whale

Well as we sit here looking out our window, watching the snow start to pile up, Callan is excited about the snow. We went out and shoveled off the driveway a little while ago and it should be fun going out tomorrow when we shovel 2 - 3 FEET.

The first snowfall this year Callan screamed when I put his snowsuit on, but now he eagerly sits down letting me get him ready. He repeats "Boots, boots, boots" a hundred times while I slide his coat and gloves on.

Anyway, we went out Wednesday after his nap and played in the snow. It was the perfect packing snow, so I asked him what he wanted to build. He looked at me and replied "Whale", so that's what we did. It was one time I was glad he didn't say buffalo cuz that would have been tougher.

My next task to take on is trying to make a giant alligator on my school's soccer field Sunday afternoon if it's packing snow. I'm thinking an anatomically accurate Gator and I invited my class to come help. We'll see how it goes. It may be overly ambitious, but a six foot whale out of 6inches = a 24 foot gator out of 20inches. I love my logic.

3 comments:

Alexis said...

Now that is impressive. I can't wait to see the gator!

Nana said...

Gene, you should be in your glory this weekend. With 2ft of snow, the possibilities are endless. Great whale!

Brian, Tawnee, Avery and Caitlin said...

Awesome! So creative.