So, snow! It actually happened. When I woke up, the thermometer read nearly 40, and I was moping around, plotting my “no snow” blog to lament my disappointment at having no snow. Then, just as I was about to start work, Jesse called and asked if I had looked outside recently. I hadn’t. But one of our Leland friends had.
When I saw that it had started to snow, I, um, overreacted a little. As in, started shouting, “It’s snowing! It’s snowing! Look, Oliver, it’s snowing!” Racing from the back windows to the front windows. Then, running to throw on a sweatshirt and grab my camera and put on shoes. And then to figure out how to go outside without getting the camera wet. (Umbrella.) I think I scared the cats with all my rushing around and excitement. Hey, I grew up in Florida. What can I say?
It started out kind of looking like white rain.
Then it started coming down heavier, with big, fat flakes.
It stopped but stayed cloudy through the afternoon.
Sharon brought over Story to play in the snow for the first time.
Later that afternoon, it snowed some more, and last night was super cold. This morning was gorgeous–sunny, bright, and best of all, still snow!
And ice! Well, a little bit.
This morning, Jesse and I went in the backyard and made snow angels and threw snowballs and acted like children. Fun!
What summed up the whole experience was something I saw last night. My neighbor had his kids outside playing in the snow, and they were sledding in their yard…on boogie boards. Yes, we do live near the beach.
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Beautiful! Isn’t it funny that it usually snows when it’s above freezing? This morning I had frost on my car. That’s right–frost, in Florida! It was 30 degrees overnight. We are having something like a real winter
I like the contrast between the first and second photos.
I don’t like babies, but Story’s pretty darn cute.
I’d make a great curmudgeon; snow looks dirty and gross.
Oh Erin, how very exciting! As a fellow Florida native, I can totally relate to the utter amazement and excitement over snow. Your pictures are beautiful! ANd your enjoyment is delightful.
Sounds like Florida is getting some chilly winter weather as well! Now, if only it would snow…even just a little. I remember always wishing it would snow, every winter, especially when I was a kid. I like snow now, but I’m glad to live in a place where it only really happens once every few years. Our snow probably looks dirty and gross because our grass is poking through.
Story is a baby who’s bad for birth control. She’s sweet, smiley, well behaved, and just the cutest darn thing I’ve ever seen.
It was 30 degrees here in Titusville when I woke up this morning. I wish it would snow, just a little, like it did at your place. It looks beautiful!
Jeez, Florida is having a real winter this year. What’s up with that? It’s always frustrating when it’s cold enough to snow and doesn’t. The cold feels kind of pointless all by itself. But, now that we’ve had our snow and our really cold weather, I think I’m ready for spring. I think I’ll plant a garden this year.