Tip-up

This past Saturday morning, bright and early, Eric and 5 other guys headed north to meet up with 5 others already there, for a great day at Houghton Lake for tip-up time. This is the first year for these guys to spend some time fishing, snowmobiling and 4 wheeling, but tip-up has been around for over 60 years!

I was amazed at all the activities that go on during these 2 cold weekends in January. Just to name a few, there is a carnival, parade, fireworks, polar bear dip, family fun tent, beverage tents and so much more!

I was given limited details of their guys time away, but I do know that Eric had a great time and hopes this is a new tradition.

Eric remembered to take a few pictures with the camera, but most of his pictures were on his phone. You would not believe the sea of people and snowmobiles on the ice!!

More Snow

More snow = more sledding!!! This past Saturday we hooked-up with our good friends, the Dormans, at Church for some family sledding. It was cold and very windy, so we were only there for about an hour. I think the 'adults' did the majority of the sledding, but everyone had a great time! I think next year, I need to invest in another sled. One sled for a family of four is not going to cut it for very long.

Collin and Abby just chillin'

Sledding Party

Finally, there is enough snow to have some fun outside! We have been taking full advantage spending some quality time outside.

A few weeks ago we headed over to my parents for lunch, sledding, and 4 wheeling! Abby was a little leery about being pulled behind the quad, but seeing the other kids having fun... all about peer pressure!

Lori and Eli taking their turn pulling the sledders around the house.

Papa and Audra taking their turn being pulled behind the 4 wheeler
Me and the girls spending a great afternoon in the snow.