I didn't choose the name...or the timing...or the fact that it even happened, obviously. But, we had a bunch of snow yesterday. Most of the country did, actually. I read today that 30 states had school closings related to the snow and ice of this storm. We even heard predictions and reports of thundersnow!
Really, we've had more snow. It's been colder. But, still it hit, and we're snowed in now. And everything's closed and canceled around us. And, we've been cozied up at home, enjoying time with each other.
Jeremy's work was closed again today, for the entire day. He had some conference calls this morning, and did work online too. But, he was here with us, playing with the kids most of the day.
Many people have been without power. We have been there, and are incredibly grateful it has stayed on for us this time.
It has been almost like time standing still, enjoying being together these past couple days, knowing we had nowhere to go and everything we need here at home. I have tried to savor the moments.
I'm not even sure how much snow we really had, it drifted so much! I would guess 10-12 inches. I went outside for about 5 minutes today, just to take a few photos.
3 sets of footprints across our front and south side yard...
the driveway and the neighbors' house, on the north side of our house
Last night, we heard the wind blowing so hard and pelting the snow and ice up against our siding. It is still stuck there today.
a 4-foot high drift in front of the garage and down the driveway
Yet, the drifting has blown the ground nearly bare in some areas!
This is the middle of our south side yard.
The back yard, which is on the west side of our house, is where all the snow ended up!
Jeremy spent ALL afternoon outside with the kids, playing in the snow, and digging tunnels through the big drifted pile!
our neighbors' (to the south of us) backyard, through the tree row that separates our yards
(Jeremy said on the other side of their house there is a drift that is about 8 feet high!)
(Jeremy said on the other side of their house there is a drift that is about 8 feet high!)
Sylvia tunneling through...
Jeremy getting another tunnel entrance started...
Annah loves the outdoors, no matter the weather!
Annah entering her tunnel
south side of our house and yard
front of our house from the southeast corner
Yep, it's cold and snowy, but we are loving every minute of it! So blessed are these times together!!
"Then you and your household shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice."
- Deuteronomy 14:26
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