When the boys spend the weekend.

As they did, at the codge and still are, in fact, sleeping, there will be a quest for conquering. 
There are a lot of things to conquer, after all;
hills for one; 

and of course, in the winter, ice, 

And always, fire. 
All the elements of nature, don't cha know. 

Plus one must conquer Mario Bro against your brother. 

It's not clean and neat around here.. just sayin'.

Even though one controller might not be hooked up. 
Until the little one figured that out. 
And 
Hooked it up
for himself! 
And then there's a game of Hide and Seek. 

In which the 13 and 12 years old's fold themselves into the pantry shelves. They can perform this provided they go in feet first.
But just barely. 
They did manage to frighten their cousins.

Who, of course, had to do it, too. 

And then there's baseball, on ice. 

 Sure makes sliding into base fun!

And it warms you right up! Because, look you don't even need a coat!

Boys, ur, young men, you went from one thing to the next in no time flat! Walking on the lake to visit ice fishing spots, and lots of trips down the bumpy hill with sleds right onto the lake. 
And yet found time to just explore.. roast marshmallows in the campfire on the lake,

 plus turn yourself into a deer.

And then there's the technology.. and giggles. 
oh yeah. 
the giggles. 
guys giggle.. they do! 
And it's just the best! 

Missy would like to thank you for bringing her the pillows. Yes, Princess, the ice is cold.

Oh the blessing of boys.. 
Love 
Sideline Grandma