The South prepared for snow in the usual way - by calling off school before a single snowflake had fallen. Max's was delighted to have early dismissal, however this was the second time to miss school for weather-related nothingness (the first was due to "extreme cold"). I was beginning to fear for a generation of children who do not understand what the term "snow day" actually means. Lo and behold, a few flakes began to fall that evening. Like any good Southern boy unaccustomed to precipitation in frozen form, Max immediately put on his raincoat and rain boots! Makes sense.
What is this white stuff covering our playset?
It sure is fun!
Daddy brought out the brand new sled (from 3 years ago) for a quick spin before bedtime. It did not come with a rope, so we improvised with Sarah's jump rope!
Doing doughnuts in the snow!
Sarah is more of an "inside" girl!
The first snowfall of 2014 taught some important lessons about preparedness (just ask Atlanta). For us, it illustrated how utterly lacking my family was in winter clothing. Sarah has many coats, but none that are appropriate for snow, so layering was crucial for providing warmth After our last ice storm, I bought some ski clothes for the following year. Not very helpful since that was 3 years ago. Max actually still fit into the 4t ski bib…until he sat down and you could see exactly how short the pants were!
Although the ski bib is warm, it seemed a little unnecessary for the slight dusting of snow we received.
Frank was as interested in the wet stuff as the kids!
Pulling Big Brother
Trying to make snow angels!
A noble effort
Their favorite part of the snow?
Wiping it off our cars
to throw at each other!
"Wow, that is awesome!"
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