I thought we’d done everything we could with the snow. I also thought that it might be gone by now :) But, with a combination of childish enthusiasm and inventiveness, Lego man sledging was born.
Last weekend the 5yo was building vehicles with Lego. He asked if he could take them outside to play in the snow. Well, of course he could. The sun was shining, it wasn’t too cold. Getting outside was definitely a good thing!
My husband went out with him and in his usual fantastic game creation way, he created a Lego sized sledging run using a bottle of warm water!
Of course, the 5yo had to help…
And make repairs on the go…
Before sledging could begin in earnest…
The wee girl is never one to be left out…
For such a simple activity, it kept them entertained for ages, and after I went inside (they might not feel the cold, but I do!), they had some fun taking action shots of the Lego…
As they say, if you can’t beat it… We certainly can’t be accused of not making the most of the snow. And, despite getting another couple of inches of the blooming stuff to mark the first day of Spring, it is finally disappearing. I (sincerely, really, completely) hope that this is the last Country Kids post of the year to feature snow as the main feature!
I’m linking up with the wonderful Country Kids at Coombe Mill, as always. Click on the badge to see what everyone else has been up to and be inspired to get outside!
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That looks so much fun but not for the poor lego man who got his head ran over by the car :) . Gorgeous photos #countrykids
LOL, my husband was particularly proud of that :)
For a moment in the title shot I thought you had built a huge lego sled for the kids!!! Although you must be more than fed up with the snow looks like your kids are finding ways to still enjoy it to the max.
Ha! Most definitely fed up, but we just keep on finding ways to play :)
What a brilliant idea, I’ve played with Lego for my whole life (yeah just a big kid now) and I’d never thought of letting them sledge in the snow! Excellent :)
My husband and the 5yo do come up with some very cool ideas :)
Oh hon you must be totally and utterly fed up with it. Two years ago here it was still snowing now (not very heavily though) and it drove me bonkers. Fingers crossed that’s it now lovely xx
Would you believe it’s snowed all day today?! I think we’re just going to jump straight to summer at this rate :)
I cant believe you did actually get more snow. You have certainly made the most it… my girls laughed at the action shot of the lego person being buried in the snow by the car. #countrykids
Yeah, it feels a bit never ending! But, the kids are still finding ways to have fun :)
Great idea, and they clearly loved it! At least that’s one more way to keep them happy in the snow – I do hope it clears for you soon x
Thank Jocelyn! They had a great time with it, Lego is just the best :)
What an inventive and new way to get out and enjoy the snow, which you’re probably all completely bored of now! I love the different designs they’ve each got for their Lego men, did they have races to see who’s was fastest? The kids look like they’re having a blast. Thanks for linking up with me on Country Kids.
Strangely, it didn’t get competitive actually :) The 5yo was, as always, the last to come inside, the others gave up far sooner!
I just love these photos. Lego is the best toy isn’t it. My little one is starting to really get into it and this is just the best inspiration. Keep it up and well done for making the best of it it really looks so much fun.
Lego is absolutely the best toy, we have so much of it and all three kids love it!
That’s a great idea – love the use of the drinks bottle. Very innovative.
My husband is clever like that :) They had great fun!
Haha this is genius, what a great game! Hope the snow does clear up for you soon but you have definitely made the most of it and had a lot of fun out there :) xx
I hope it does too, but we have certainly had a lot of fun with it :)
Love the Lego sledging run and glad to see that the snow finally looks like it is starting to melt!
Thanks Louise, I am relieved to see grass again :)
What a great idea – I love that you can do anything with LEGO, even in the snow! Fingers crossed we will see some snow free posts from you soon!
I know, Lego is just the best toy :) My fingers and toes are crossed!
Great fun. I bet you’re proud of their brilliant imaginations! :) x
The 5yo is just amazing, he comes up with all these great ideas, and his Dad helps him make them happen :)
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