Snow Means . . .

In our little corner of the sunny south . . .

where snow does not very often occur . . .

it changes our world . . .

it makes magical things happen that don't always happen.

Today, snow means:

 

An indulgent breakfast for me in a quiet house, since everyone is outside playing in the snow.  

(Brie cheese omelet with avocado slices and salsa . . . mmmmmmmmm!)

 

 Fire in the fireplace.

Cold little girl cuddled up by fire in the fireplace.

Chunks of snow all over the wood floors.

Teenage boys in the kitchen, making lunch "creations."

Lunch "Creations":  Beef hot dogs with melted mozzarella and baja chipotle sauce,
with a side of mandarin oranges.

 

Sister time together on the trampoline.

 

 Unique snow "shoes" crafted out of purple duct tape . . .

and happily modeled in the snow.  

(Yes, I know they're missing coats and pants.  I really do!)

A trudge through the snow with Youngest Daughter.

Today, snow meant unaccustomed quiet and peacefulness, opportunities to exercise patience, surprising bursts of creativity, and time spent together.

Because in our little corner of the sunny south . . .

where snow does not very often occur . . .

it changes our world . . .

and it makes magical things happen that don't always happen.