We have had some pretty mild winters over the past couple of years, but this winter, 2009-10, we are making up for lost time.
As I write this, my kids are home from school (again) and I am watching my 13 year old learn to work the snowblower. The past couple of years we never even filled it with gas. It is nice to get some help with the driveway while he still thinks the machinary is 'fun.'
These picutures I took last week, one month after our first big snow in December:
We have finally been able to remove Mr. Snowman, and the rest of our lights, from the front yard (I unplugged everything long ago when it became clear they were sticking around for a while!). I can't remember the last time we had snow on the ground for a month! Usually it is gone within 3 days.
Since then, we have had 2 storms--one on Saturday the 30th of January and one last night, the 2nd of Feburary. This is the view from my kitchen when I got up this mornig. It was beautiful.
And finally, just for fun, here are some photos of our french bulldog, Gigi. Gigi does not really enjoy the snow...
We are expecting another storm (and they are calling this one big) on Friday night. I will be sure to post the pictures!
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As beautiful as theis past weekend's snow was, I'll be happy when it's all gone and replaced with green lawns, blooming flowers and trees!