Surprisingly when we got to the parking, lot there was hardly any cars or trailers parked there. The road going into the cabin looked somewhat dry as well, so Steve took one of the ATVs and drove to the gate. He then came back and told us it would be fine to drive the Edge to the gate, then we could take the ATVs in from there. I put Nyles on the ATV w/ me (he was begging to go for a ride), and Steve drove the Edge in w/ Joann.
There were two older gentlemen who took their Tundra Truck in to the gate, then realized the snow was deeper up there, so they tried to turn around by doing a three point turn, and got stuck in the snow. They asked Steve if he could help them out, Steve said of course. Funny enough, they asked several times if he was going to charge them for helping, and Steve said "No, I would hope someone would return the favor for me someday." Steve hooked up the ATV w/ a rope to the front of their Truck and thankfully they got out.
Steve hooking up the ATV to get the truck out of the snow
Joann and I were ready to go by the time Steve was done. He then came over w/ the ATV and we packed up the Toboggan w/ some of our gear. Steve took Joann and Nyles to the cabin first, then came back and got me. We went and got the other ATV out as well, even though it didn't have snow tracks on, it still had the regular wheels on. Since the snow was pretty packed down along the path to the cabin, we figured we'd be fine. We packed up the rest of our stuff in the two Toboggans and we headed out. Steve drove in front of me w/ the ATV w/ wheels, so I could see if he got stuck and help him out. As we went down our last stretch, Steve said I could go in front of him. We made it just fine thankfully.
Steve and I bringing in the last of our stuff.
After we got in, we unpacked, made a fire, and got the space heaters going in the bedrooms. It wasn't as cold as it normally was, but it was still about 48 degrees inside. A little while later Dave called and was at the gate ready to come in. Then about 5pm we got Stacie, Phill, London and Conor. We then cooked up the pizzas for dinner, and I made brownies for dessert. After putting the kids to bed we watched "Hitch" since it was almost Valentines.
Conor and Nyles playing checkers
Nyles "measuring"
The next morning we got up, had breakfast, then got ready to go out ice fishing and sledding.
Beautiful sunrise
Me sledding
Nyles and Steve getting ready to drill a fishing hole
Stacie walking w/ Nyles who is pulling London on the ice in the sled
Nyles wanted to pull her all by himself. Holding a boat of course.
We got set up to ice fish, but that didn't last long since the ice kept cracking all around us. No matter who you were or where you walked, it kept cracking in all directions. It was a little freaky to be honest. With how warm its been the past few weeks, the ice has been melting, then refreezing at night. We tried sledding down the hill for a little while as well, but the ice was cracking even on the shallow ends, so we left after a little while. Steve and Dave stayed for a short while after we left, but after the ice cracked three times through one of Steve's fishing holes, he said that was it; he was done.
Steve and Dave fishing.
As we got back to the cabin, Kim showed up w/ her kids. Phill went to help them bring in their stuff. While he was doing that, we walked back to the cabin, then played on the deck for a while. With the sun shinning you hardly needed a jacket. It was beautiful weather, especially for February!
Nyles pushing the bulldozer around on the deck
Now playing w/ the trucks
Steve walking back from ice fishing, as you can see he got pretty warm he took off his jacket.
Also there wasn't that much snow, so even if you fell threw the snow, you could get yourself out fairly easy.
I brought some bubbles, so Stacie and I took turns blowing them for the kids.
Stacie, Conor, Alexa, Cameron, and London getting the bubbles.
Nyles joining in the fun now
After Kim got in and settled, we had lunch, then put Nyles and Conor down for a nap. Jeff showed up about this time as well. The older kids then went out sledding a little ways from the cabin. Once Nyles and Conor woke up we got them dressed and joined in on the fun. Steve made a pathway so we could walk on the hill better and also packed down a spot for everyone to sled on.
Steve and Nyles, ready to go sledding
Kim and I went down several times w/ Alexa and Nyles. Nyles definitely enjoyed sledding!
Alexa not sure if she wants to sled or not.
Alexa not sure if she wants to sled or not.
Steve and Nyles going now
Wheeeeeee
They made it!
Tada! Not much snow on the lawn at the cabin.
Nyles had serious hat hair after sledding
After dinner we had fondue. Needless to say the kids loved the chocolate.
Joann enjoying the fondue
After fondue, Stacie, Phil and Conor left. They were going Idaho Falls the next morning for one of Phill's cousins' farewell. They left London w/ us since she was having so much fun and didn't want to leave. After getting the kids to sleep, we played a game. It's like Apples to Apples, but you use pictures instead of words to match. It was a lot of fun.
Beautiful sunset on Valentine's Day
The next morning after breakfast, we packed up and headed out.
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