A Cozy Snowy Evening.....

We had the prettiest snow last night! It made for a snug and cozy evening inside.

It wasn’t supposed to be but a few flakes, but it really started coming down in huge gorgeous flakes for a few hours leaving us with a dusting, possibly an inch of snow.

Jason went outside and turned on the porch lights of The Cedar Loft so we could enjoy the snow fall under the lights from the kitchen.

After supper dishes were cleaned up, we all snuggled on the couch in the living room with bowls of popcorn.

And enjoyed yet another Christmas movie, An Avonlea Christmas, with the window blinds open in the living room so we could enjoy the snow fall through the front porch lights.

It was just one of those perfectly cozy evenings with my family that I want to etch in my memory forever with the Christmas lights twinkling inside and the beautiful snowflakes falling outside.

I know you folks up north get a good laugh at us folks (here in the south). But then again, we can get excited I suppose because we never have to worry about shoveling it every day. By morning, the snow was gone for the most part, and the rest of it melted quickly since the ground was still warm from previous days of rain.

It was good while it lasted. And I’m beginning to think that our persimmon seed weather forecast just might be right on. With snow here already in November, we just might see a lot of snow this winter.

And I'm just fine with that.  :)

Snow Day: A Sleigh Ride (Southern Style), Snowball Fight, and Snow People

Like most of the southern states, we got snow beginning Sunday evening continuing off and on throughout Monday!  That's always exciting around here because we just don't get that much snow and when we do, everything closes down (even homeschoolers get a snow day).  :)    We ended up with about 4 1/2 inches on the ground. 

More unbelievable was that my brother (in Alabama) got 9 inches!  That's just unheard of for them!

Of course, we had to go out and play in it.  Jason had an office day here at home, so he went out to play with us. 

Oh and please don't laugh (too hard) at our snow attire......we just start layering with whatever will work.....as in what will fit over what.  Every year I say I'll invest in nice snow suits (especially for the kids), but then a snow day slips in again and I haven't gotten them.  And mind you, they would only get to use in once or twice a year anyway.  So, we just start layering with pjs, wind suits, thermals....whatever we have handy.  Little Luke was so bundled up and stiff he sort of waddled along.  He had on footie pjs, windpants and hoodie an over that, and pj pants over that, topped with his ski jacket and 2 different toboggans along with the hood from the hoodie.  :)  Joy was layered just as much. 

Now for our southern style sleigh ride.  If you're expecting a horse drawn sleigh, sorry to disappoint you!  :)  Our sleigh ride was a concrete mixing pan pulled by a 4-wheeler.  :)

Joy and Luke were tucked all nice and snug under a blanket.  

Dad was the driving our "sleigh" and mom was the photographer (turned around backwards on the 4-wheeler snapping photos and video).

And I caught Joy a little worried (note the expression) that they were about to tumble over into the ditch at this point.  Of course, dad knew what he was doing.  Luke was calm and collected....oh how trusting he was.  I guess he just felt safe all tucked under his jie jie's arm.   :) 

 
When we got back, the kids got into the messy wet part of snow ball throwing and making snow people.
 

The snow wasn't a real good sticky-make-a-good-snowman-type-of-snow.  But Joy and Luke made mini "snow people".

Joy's:

Luke's:  

Colt had been hibernating under the covers in his room (also off from work) until we came back.  Then he joined in the snowball fight and went for a 4-wheeler ride with Jason.

Here's a little snowball action near my mom and dad's house:  You can hear what a hearty laugh Luke has.  He was thoroughly enjoying this part!  :)  And notice when he falls down, how hard it is for him to get up because he has so many clothes on....making him stiff and waddly.  

And of course, I had to take a few scenery photos.  It was so pretty in the wooded area near our home!

Mama and daddy's house next door:

Afterwards, we came home, washed a ton of clothes, and settled in for a marathon of movies in mom and dad's room snuggled up together on the bed.

Today it was back to work for Jason and Colt, back to school for Joy, and back to our normal routines, but the snow still looks so pretty outside!

How about you.....did you get snow......and if so, did you celebrate or hibernate?  :)

Snow.....Again???

That's the third time this year....that's really something! If we get one snow a year, maybe two, it's a big deal.....but this is three! This one took us totally by surprise! (You can tell global warming is in full swing here.....)! ;)



We woke up this morning to a Winter Wonderland out our window (to us anyway). We already have about 4-5", and there's supposed to be another front moving through this evening, so maybe more! Bambi was admiring it from her perch....I wonder what she was thinking? :)



Joy didn't have a clue. Jason woke her up this morning and told her to come on in the kitchen and get breakfast "so we could get started on our schoolwork". She dragged out of bed and was very tickled to see the snowy white blanket over our backyard and the trees! Her normally mean ole homeschool teacher even let her off for the day, so we could go play. Although now that I think about it, there's still plenty of time....maybe some Math is in order yet....



And play we did. Actually, Jason and Joy played more than I did. I was official photographer.

There were snowball fights.





More snowball fights.





Daddy and daughter....



And it was a really good wet sticky snow....good for rolling into balls, and perfect for constructing a little snowman friend.



So she and Jason created our snow buddy....meet Boo Boo.





Doesn't he look like a jolly fella?



Joy, honey....you're losing your pants.....(pants on the ground)! (She was wearing some of my old sweats) :)



That's my feet....had to show you the 4-5"! I love the crunchy sound of the snow under my boots!



It's hard to wear this girl down....tire her out.....to make her want to go inside and get warm! Oh to have that energy again! Glad I'll have her around to help with Luke! :)





And of course, I had to capture some snow scenery photos for our picture album.











My mama and daddy's place next door...they have all the trees!



Oh, and the not-so-fun part about playing in the snow.....the mound of laundry!



It's snowing lots more as I type this so we'll see what happens after this front moves through. I can honestly say we've had our snow(s), and spring would be really nice! I can see why all of you folks in the north talk so much about spring and are so eager to send me some of your snow :)



Thank you for stopping by! :)