Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

I guess our snow dances finally paid off. February 12th brought more snow to the Midlands then we've seen in almost 10 years...We got 5 inches at the house, which meant 5 inches of fun, fluffy snow for the boys to play in. We saw the 1st snowflakes around 3:30 pm, and within an hour we were well on our way to an inch. By 4:30, I couldn't hold Porter back anymore, so I bundled the kids up as best I could (it's amazing how many warm items you realize you need when the ground is suddenly covered in snow!) The boys hardly matched, but at least they were warm...and actually, this is probably how they'll dress when I can no longer control what they put on!
Much thanks to Grammy who bought these thick winter jackets...our normal coats just aren't made for keeping the snow out!!

In true boyhood excitement, Porter did the one thing he has always wanted to do...make a snow angel. Of course, it usually works better when there is more snow on the ground. Whatever. He was more than pleased with himself!

Here's what we woke up to Saturday morning:

Let the snowball throwing begin!!!!

(And hey, when you don't have snowboots, cowboy boots are the next best thing, right!?!?!?!?)

Sledding in recycling bins...again, you use what you got!!!

Have you ever seen a happier little boy!!!

Though Craig and I know we won't get snow like this every year, we were thrilled to know our boys got to experience at least once. It was so much fun, and as Porter told me that night when I tucked him in to bed, "Mommy, I had a great day!" Me too, buddy!