It's Snow Fun

So the snow has arrived with a bang. It started an inch or two on Sunday where we got sent home from church after the first hour of Sacrament. It was super beautiful to see the trees with a dusting of snow on its branches. It's a perk about living in a State that actually has seasons.

The kids had no school Monday for MLK day and were glued to the windows watching the snow flurries come down in batches. It was so light that we didn't get much and I didn't let the kids out to play as there just wasn't enough to play in. They weren't too happy with me.

Tuesday Jeff got the day off for inclement weather and the kids had no school. Again we only got a few inches and there really wasn't that much to play in. The kids were super ready at this point to play in the stuff they were seeing. Neither Jeff or I had a desire to go out in the snow and freeze.

It wasn't till Wednesday when we got hit hard. No school again for the kids and Jeff got to stay home. We got at least 6-8 inches of snow. We had a nice little play patch in the backyard and the kids were let loose to play. They played till they got numb and cold and then it was time to come in. Megan attempted to make a snowman but had a hard time getting the snow packed tight and the head kept crumbling. She was a bit frustrated with the process but was glad to have made something. She said it was too cold to be outside.

Andrew started out trying to help Megan but got bored and would rather just play around in the snow. It was fun having the feel of the texture of the snow for him. He got super cold and red little cheeks but had a great time.

Thursday and Friday Jeff has gone back to work but the kids had again no school. They have had no desire to go back out in the snow and are happy to stay inside and watch the beauty. As the snow starts to melt at times we are getting ice. Rain is falling and creating some melt but then some ice. Our cars are packed over and I couldn't even get the doors open if I wanted to. It's gonna take some chisel action to get that snow/ice off.

We were without power for about an hour yesterday morning and then for several hours from 3:45pm till after 8pm. We also had a few flickers of it going out but then back on 5-10 minutes later. You never know how long it's gonna last. We've had it really pretty easy as some still are without power and have had none for at least a day. We are just stuck home happy to be together and trying to enjoy the beauty of nature.