Thursday, February 11, 2010

Snow Daze

The past week has certainly been unusual for Pennsylvania. After the 2+ foot snowfall we received last weekend, we were just hit with another 18 inches (at least) from Tuesday evening through Wednesday. The second storm brough much heavier snow, so the combined accumulation has shrunk to under 3 feet. Still, I haven't seen this much snow since living in Vermont, and it's definitely the most Annabell and Liam have ever experienced!
Between the heavy snowfall and 40 mph winds, the entire region shut down on Wednesday. It was great timing for a day at home, since the kids and I were all sick. We thoroughly enjoyed our time relaxing, making crafts, watching movies, and taking naps.
After a full day of recuperation, we were all ready for a little adventure. Thankfully, the sun came out today and the wind died down, so Tim was able to snow-blow some paths in our backyard. Here are some pics from our 2nd "blizzard" in 5 days...

Annabell occupied herself for most of the morning with a bead craft she got for Christmas from Nana Hutchins.

Liam, shock of all shocks, spent a few hours with Thomas and Friends.



The winds were a killer, creating huge snow drifts all around the house. Here's a view out the front door toward our driveway.


Yes, that's snow against the sunroom window, almost up to the top of the recliner. Our deck railing was almost buried by the end of the day.


Annabell on the top of our mini-Mt. Everest.

From within the snow maze Tim created.


Love this shot that Tim took.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Fun in the Snow (well, sort of...)

The snow began falling yesterday around 3 p.m., and it's still coming down! When the kids woke up this morning, they were giddy with excitement and could barely stand still long enough for me to get their layers on.

Even Abbey was eager to get outside, but as soon as she stepped out and realized the snow is as tall as she is, all thoughts of emptying her bladder disappeared and she immediately wanted to go back inside.

Liam didn't last much longer. With the snow well above his waist, he quickly lost his balance and took a nosedive. I had to clean his face off with a towel while he cried and sputtered, "Mommy, I not like da snow."

Annabell was a different story. As soon as we went outside, she immediately vaulted over a snowbank and landed face-first in a 3-foot drift. With her arms and legs flailing, she yelled for help and finally came up white from head to toe. I expected a scream and lots of tears, but instead she started laughing and trying to lick the snow off her own cheeks.

After about a half an hour, we were all ready for some hot chocolate by the wood stove!

Here are some pics from this morning:

Annabell and Liam waiting (im)patiently for Mommy to get dressed.



Abbey getting more than she bargained for.

Annabell, snow princess.

Tim... well, being Tim.


Rosy cheeks, ready for something warm to drink!


"Can we go in now?"