A Wintry Mix

Friday night's forecast of a wintry mix was right on. The prediction was for about an inch of snow followed by some ice which was exactly what we got. Of course, we were hoping for a bit more, but beggars can't be choosers, and as it is already mid January without a single snow day to speak of, our hopes of a winter wonderland experience were beginning to dwindle.

Madeline woke up Saturday morning at 8:30, and she was bundled up and out the door by 8:45. We found a few spots in the neighborhood for sledding, but with cars, trees, and fences, the event was somewhat disappointing. Hopefully, my girls will experience at least one good snowfall in the next few weeks. Come on, snow!!!!

More From the First Snow

Tuesday Morning

I really didn't expect a snow day after Monday's snow, but I was really hoping for a two hour delay. The delay wasn't in the cards, but it was a beautiful commute!!! The picture above is the road leading to my school, taken from the car. Below, Madeline is posing in front of the school's athletic field. Absolutely gorgeous!!

Snow!!!!

This week, my girls experienced their first real snowfall. It was even a surprise, completely unexpected or forecasted! The flakes began to fall around 1 o'clock, just when the elementary schools were being dismissed Monday afternoon. When I got to daycare to pick up my lovies, they were out in the yard making snowballs. By the way, how cool is that treehouse?

Madeline insisted on bringing her snowball home in the car much to my disagreement. She did prove me wrong, though. The snowball lasted all the way home, and it ended up . . .

getting bigger and bigger until . . .

it became a snowman! Madeline took full advantage of the afternoon snow. She tried out both of her sleds and played outside in the moonlight after the sun had set. It was a great Monday. Totally unexpected, but so fun.