I live in Michigan, I love the winter.  I love the snow, ice, ice-fishing, skating, skiing and sledding.  I have no patience for people who live in cold states, complaining about the cold and snow.....get up and have some fun!

My theory is, you do not enjoy winter because you don't participate in any winter sports, or fun.  But even us snow lovers tend to get a little to cozy inside once Winter has been around for awhile, so time to try something new.

Build an ice-rink as a family.  If you don't know how to skate, perfect!  What better way is there to learn something than in the privacy of your own backyard?  This is a big project, don't leave it to dad, all will have fun participating in the building and maintaining of your ice rink:

Directions for Ice Rink #1
Directions for Ice Rink #2

Take some time off of your daily home-schooling schedule to get the hands on experiences of these projects, your children will learn to love the winter (you will too).

As you are waiting for that ice to form, on to your next project, which is also family geared, build yourself an igloo.  It really is not as complicated as it sounds, and it doesn't need to be perfect, just steady!  Not to mention a cozy little retreat to hide in for awhile:

Igloo Making #1
Igloo Making #2

Now isn't this beginning to sound a lot more fun than pre-algebra?  The next project is making an ice lantern.  If you have never seen one, then you are in for a treat.  You may even want to keep in mind this project come next Christmas and have some waiting for your visitors during the Christmas holidays.  Expect a lot of "ooohs" and "ahhhs" not only from your guests, but from your children who will build these along with you.

Snow Lantern #1
Snow Lantern #2