This is one of Bridgton's big winter weeks, called "Musher's Bowl Winter Carnival" - lots of events all week. Today we took advantage of some of them. This morning, Ava and mommy went on a dogsled ride across the frozen lake. The dogs were a riot...they barked like crazy because they just wanted to run. As soon as we set off, it became very quiet and peaceful...a lot nicer than a loud snowmobile engine.
Box full o'sled dog puppies. Adorable!
Bridgton was home to a regional ice sculpting contest this week. This one is called "medieval dragon".
This crazy event is called "Freezin' for a Reason". Volunteers raise pledges and earn them by running into the local lake. Ava and I had watched some of the lake prep the day before - they sawed out the "pool" and hauled off big chunks of ice. As for the event itself, it was a balmy 26 degrees at this very moment! Luckily, a hot tub company provides a way for them to warm up after the plunge. The money goes to a local animal shelter. This event was VERY popular (for spectators, I mean!). We had a hard time finding a spot to see the jumpers, but managed to scale up a snowpile. Ava was tickled by the insanity!
To top off the day, Ava and I went to a friend's birthday party at the candlepin bowling lanes. Ava's never bowled before but took right to it. This is her "champion" look after knocking down several pins. Fun!
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