Snow day!

Simon and River got to experience snow for the first time!  We figured that it would be safest if we brought the snow to them rather than the other way around.
At first, they were a bit hesitant about this strange white stuff, but through the clever use of oats, they got over their initial misgivings pretty quickly.

River discovers that this white stuff is kinda cold on her little feet.  She hopped out to get warm while Simon remained happily oblivious to the temperature.

Dig ALL the snow!!!
I think we've just discovered Simon's new favorite thing (aside from oats).

Simon was too busy with the discovery that you could also burrow through snow to realize that River was all warmed up and ready to play in the snow again.  He didn't leave enough room for her to hop back in...

Which resulted in Simon being completely clueless as to why River was giving him "bunny butt".  I told him not to hog all of the snow and let his sister play in it too.

Simon found that River playing in the snow was crimping his style so he left in a bit of a huff.  Probably muttering something to himself about little sisters always getting in the way.

River:  Haha!  I claim this snow box in the name of ME!!!
Simon:  What?!  No-no-no--I only hopped out of it for a second!

C'mon, let me back in.  I'll play nice, I swear!

River:  Have you noticed that our snow seems to be disappearing?
Simon:  Yes.  We must have the humans fetch us more.

Wow.  The customer service around here is never that quick!  We should think about giving him a tip.

River:  I can't believe he got our order wrong--he didn't bring back more snow!

Simon:  It's so hard to find good help these days.
This post wouldn't be complete without the live-action footage of their discovery.  Enjoy!