Snow Days

The boys are currently on day three of their snow day break and are finally getting to see some real snow. We woke up to ice hitting the windows of the house and then gradually saw the ice turn to snow. Snow totals are supposed to reach 8-10 inches and the boys couldn't be happier. I'm just as excited. There is something wonderful knowing you will be snowed in for several days and unable to leave the house.

Although the boys tried to sled today, the snow was too fresh and powdery to get any real speed.

Tonight's plans include a movie and snow cream.

First Snow Day

There's something magical about the first snow of the winter. Especially when school and post are closed. We were fore casted for 3-5 inches. I think we got 1/4 an inch of snow and 1/2 inch of ice. I awoke at 1:30 this morning when I heard it hitting our windows and was almost too excited to stay in bed. Well, maybe not that excited, but I was eager to see the beautiful snow. I slept until 8:00 (so maybe not too eager) and was disappointed to still see mud and grass.

Wes worked from home. I cooked most of the day. Evan shoveled ice.

Keagan ate it.

We await the next storm. The next "big" snow is approaching in 24 hours!

Snow Again? Say it Ain't So!

We woke up on Thursday to bitter cold, but a beautiful winter wonderland. We spent the day curled up inside Today the boys said forget sledding; we are looking for something a little more exciting.

I love seeing the cars slow down when they come down the street and see this.

Snow Day Part 2

We are still playing in the snow, cooking, and reading. 

The house is clean. Meals are prepared. We are all caught up on sleep. Now it's time to return to a routine. 

Snow Day

We had a full five inches of ice and snow last night which means our three day weekend just stretched to four. Oh how I love a snow day! I made a killer shepards pie this morning and now I'm curled up on the couch with my second book of the weekend. 

The boys have gone sledding

and had snow ball fights.

 

Another three inches of snow is expected while we sleep. I think I foresee another snow day!