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A Snowy Day
2008 @ 9:31 am
There was finally a play-worthy snowfall last week! Jason and MJ went out in the backyard while I stayed in and prepared hot chocolate. Complete with homemade whipped cream 
MJ packed the snow down for snowmen, but decided that eating it was the best way to enjoy the snow. I remember liking that too! I also remember my grandmother (raised in VT) telling us about pouring maple syrup over a tray of new snow. I’ve always wondered how that worked, wouldn’t hot syrup just melt the snow? Well, a quick search of The Daring Book for Girls reveals that the syrup must be heated to 230 degrees so that it pours out in ribbons over the snow. We may have to try this in lieu of hot chocolate next time!
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Aww! Looks like Maia’s having a blast The snowmen’s hats are very clever.
love to see her playing in the snow with papa….i remember reading the little house books and being fascinated with the part where they made maple syrup candies. i have to get both of those books, i bet there are some awesome things in the girl book for boys too, and vis versa.
oh god yes! put the snow in a bowl and pour some syrup on it! a really fun way to get some more sugar in the body.
oh, sounds like a fun day. and i’ve always thought that looked like a great book. never heard of this maple syrup over snow — my childhood was lacking!!
i am bummed because i totally forgot we were at BG on friday. i had an awful headache and didn’t get out until 7, so i didn’t think it was worth going to the point. now i’m so mad at myself! we’ll have to do bg again next month.
Ooooh, it looks like MJ had much fun in the snow. And syrup covered snow - how cool is that? I can’t wait to hear how it works out.
I haven’t tried the syrup in snow yet, but don’t you love that book?