Did you know you can have the wrong kind of snow? For building a snowman that is!
Light, powdery snow is no good for snowmen. It doesn’t stick and it won’t roll.
Our first couple of snowfalls this year were of the powdery kind and left us with two disappointed children when their attempts to build snowmen failed.
So, when we finally had some sticky snow, it was time to get outside and build that snowman!
First we needed to roll some big snowballs…
After successfully making three big snowballs mummy had to lift them into a snowman shaped pile. I can tell you now, they were heavy!
Once the basic shape was ready it was time to fill in the gaps and make sure the balls were firmly stuck together…
And of course, no snowman is complete without a face, arms and some buttons :)
One impressive, child sized snowman and two very happy children. Who named it Carol.
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Its been about 3 yrs since we have seen snow! Not even a flake this year. Very odd and sad for all the children (including my grandchildren)who have not had snow fun. Great pictures and snowman x
I may not be a huge fan, but I love that we get regular snow for the kids in the winter. They do love it x
Fab pictures! Yes you can indeed have the wrong kind of snow – we also have the wrong kind of garden as we have stones and the snow picks them all up when you roll so your snowman has random pebble “freckles” everywhere! H x
Yes, our snowman was rather leaf covered to begin with!
we have had zero snow over here! I’m desperate for some – my daughter has never experienced snow!
It has been a bonus of moving over here, and as long as we never get as much snow as we did last winter again, I can cope with a few inches every so often for the kids :)
amazing snowman :) we haven’t had snow in agggggggggges. Can’t wait for the boys to see snow and have some snow fun :)
We have had a lot of fun with the snow, the kids love it!
Aw, fab, they look like they are having so much fun. We have not had any snow in Cardiff for three years! My youngest has never seen snow yet. Fingers crossed for next year!
It’s definitely been a bonus of moving to the US :) Although the nine feet we had last year was a bit OTT…!
Ah how lovely that you finally got to build a snowman! It never occurred to me that you could have the wrong kind of snow for snowmen. Love the excitement on your children’s faces and the pure joy that shines out of the photos – they look like they were having a wonderful time :-)
They were thrilled to finally build one, so much excitement :)
Carol is very impressive. We had the wrong kind of snow one year. It is really frustrating trying to get it to stick. Only snow we’ve had this year didn’t settle, which is even worse. Enjoy your snow. (not jealous…..much) #CountryKids
It is very frustrating, I felt so sorry for my 6yo as he tried and tried to get the powdery snow to stick! He was so pleased with Carol :)
What I’d love to know is why they named the snowman Carol? They’re clearly very happy that finally they had the right snow!
I have no idea! Made me chuckle :)
He’s a great snowman and so big, a great effort by the children and I love his characterful face. I have heard of the wrong type of snow, maybe one day I’ll get to discover for myself in snowless Cornwall! Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids
I’m so sorry that you guys never get the snow, your guys would have so much fun with it!
Great pictures and a great snowman :-) #countrykids
Thank you, they had a blast making it x
I can’t wait to get enough snow for Sophie to experience it. She is 17months and so far we have one evening with enough snow to show her but nothing in the morning! It looks like your children had a great time and I loved that they named the snowman Carol!
The kids had a blast, it was wonderful to watch them finally get to build their snowman :)
Woweeeeee! You guys had snow! We haven’t had any this year. Well jealous! Love that massive snowman! #CountryKids
We’ve not had a lot of snow, but we’ve had enough to have some good fun in the garden :)
Ah you got loads of snow, very jealous haha!
We got a little lasted all of an hour but we got out just in time. Kids snowman looks deadly!
They did work hard on their snowman :)
Ahh, how lovely! We’ve only seen proper snow skiing this year – I miss the snowy days! Lovely photos, Sara. #countrykids
The snow this year hasn’t been as good for skiing near us, but the kids have had fun with the snow we did get :)
Wow that’s a very impressive snowman! I haven’t seen any snow this winter so I’ve had a very disappointed little lamb x
In all honesty, we haven’t had a huge amount this year, but enough for the kids to play in it a bit :)
That last photo and your kids expression in there is simply amazing! We didnt have any snow at all here so are missing Mr Snowman!
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They were so pleased with their snowman :)
that is a really impressive snowman ours never get higher than 1ft but that maybe due to me hating the cold and diving back indoors at first chance haha xx
I’ve had to embrace the cold, and snow, since moving here. Can’t really escape it :)
Wilf’s only seen snow once and every year I hope for it! Maybe next year for us, unless we travel somewhere snowy this year! x