Ella upgrades to riding front cart, although learning to stay on may take some practice yet (“What out for hop-offs. You’re going to get some hop-offs”)

With recently-ish fallen snow and mild-enough winter temps, it was the perfect afternoon for Team Llama’s first sledding trip as a foursome. Of course even just walking in snow pants is hard work for a two-year-old, so the sled rides began at the car

On baby’s first sledding trip, it’s clear she’s a little thrill seeker

Des learns how much work goes into walking back up the hill after his first ride with mom

One happy little sledder

Des perfecting his snow angel form

Ella begins insisting on walking up the hill herself, which mom and dad try to persuade her out of doing (and taking five times longer)

Afternoon quickly fades to winter sunset, but these two aren’t ready to go home yet

After the first run down the fast/long hill, dad loses control of the sled and Des tumbles off using his face to brake 🙁 After the initial scare and snowburn subsides, Des practices his “tough sledding” face.

One last ride before packing it in

Belly full of hot chocolate, Ella happily arranges her Duplo animals