Yesterday it snowed. All day. It started with the lightest of flakes, covering the ground in a sparkly blanket. Then it got heavier.
Schools were closed, a parking ban was in place, as was a travel advisory. As the day wore on, the winter storm warning was upgraded to a blizzard warning. The houses across the street became shrouded in grey, almost invisible in the snow storm. The plows were out in force, the only noise in an otherwise muffled, white world.
It finally stopped in the evening, with more than a foot of snow on the ground.
We woke to one of those perfect sunny-after-the-storm, blue sky days. The morning light across the snow was beautiful.
But, goodness, it was cold! Well below freezing all day!
We had our second Snow Day to fill though, and as the snow had finally stopped falling the kids were desperate to get outside. As was I, even if just for fifteen minutes before fingers and noses froze.
In the morning the wee girl and her older brother braved the cold, attempting to clear one of the cars of snow. Their dad having only had time to dig one out before heading into the office! It was going well until a mini avalanche threatened to bury the wee girl.
So, she decided to venture out into the front garden instead.
And her big brother? well, he had a rest!
Two rather cold and wet children then came in for hot chocolate :)
Later in the afternoon, the wee girl wanted to go out again and this time her other brother joined her. They headed out into the back garden and spent almost an hour playing. Sliding, digging, crawling, snow painting. I don’t how they lasted that long, as the sun was going down by this point and it was FREEZING.
They loved every minute of it though.
It looks like it’s going to snow again tonight, but only a few inches, with another storm following on Sunday evening into Monday which could mean another foot of snow. Having had such a mild winter, we appear to be getting all the snow at once!
So, look out for more snowy photos to come!
Lovely pictures but it looks cold. We’ve had a very light dustingbut nothing like you lol. Stay warm
It’s been very cold! But I do think that decent snow makes up for the cold a bit :)
What a lot of snow! Lovely photos. Looks like your kids had lots of fun. #countrykids
They have been having a fantastic time with all the snow!
Ooh that looks lots of fun.
The kids have been having a blast :)
Wow! Great photos of lots of snowy fun. TJ would love a snow day with this much snow! :-) #countrykids
We had a good few days enjoying the snow :)
Oh that looks like so much fun! GOod job you were prepared with those fab snow suits, and it’s so good they enjoy each other’s company to play for so long together. Ace photos. Made me quite miss snow in Ohio!
Our first year here I didn’t really believe we’d need the full snow gear and reluctantly bought it at the last minute. We needed it! Now, as soon as the snow gear arrives in the shops in October I kit the kids out!!
It looks like you had so much fun, I’m so jealous of all that snow! We had a few flakes last night and this morning but it hasn’t settled – it’s been years since we had ‘real’ snow!
We are lucky living where we do, we get proper snow in the winter :) The kids love it!
Your photos are gorgeous. Snow can be a pain in the neck, but there is nothing like taking the first steps out in freshly fallen snow or see the joy that it brings to the kids. I will look out for the rest of your photos!
#countrykids
You’re right, it can be a pain, but I’m getting used to it and the kids love it. That helps :) And, it does look pretty in the sunshine!
Lovely photos of all your snow fun. We’ve had about 30cm of snow so far this week and the kids are loving it!! #countrykidsfun
Seeing the kids enjoy it makes the snow much more bearable for me!
I was just getting a little envious that we’ve not had snow like this yet when I realised you’re in the States. So that’s OK then!!!! Looks amazing, we LOVE the snow and want some over here NOW. #Countrykids
Ha! I would send some your way if I could :)
Oh how I envy your snow! Since moving to the UK I havent had a proper snowy winter and I miss it. Looks like your kids loved it! x #countrykids
I’m definitely getting used to it, I expect snowy winters now! The kids do love it :)
Wow so much snow. W head a little sprinkling but it never settled.No wonder they look so happy x
They had a blast!
Gosh it looks cold! Though I do love a bit of snow. #Countrykids
It’s been pretty cold! But, the snow makes up for it :)
We’ve seen next to no snow but it’s been freezing. Your kids are lucky to have experienced it. #countrykids
Fab photos. I hate snow for the inconvenience but for the play aspect it is fun.
wow just wow!! I have serious snow envy.
Ha! If I could send some your way I would!
Wow, how I wish we’d had even half that amount of snow here in Ireland! Can you please send some of it over here? :)
Lovely photos, and your children look so HAPPY!!!
#CountryKids
Wow that is a lot of snow! It looks so pretty in the sunshine though and your children looked like they were having an amazing time playing out in it even if it was freezing cold. :-) #countrykids
The snow does look amazing in the sunshine :)
WOW – this looks beautiful. I love snow!
I’m jealous! We’ve not had any snow this year. Love your snowy photos. #CountryKids
Well jel Sara!! The weather in the U.K. is slowly getting warmer and looks like we won’t get any proper snow now.I could just dive into that crisp white snow right now just to hear the sound it makes.Popped over from Country Kids.