We continue to redeem the cold temperatures by taking frequent recesses out on the frozen pond. These guys can strap on skates in no time flat. They have an ongoing series between the birth order odds vs. evens.

Ruthie just enjoys being outside, unaffected by the cold. She lent Jim a hand the other night, spraying hot water onto the ice.

After a while, the boys reclined off the ice to rest and stargaze.