Snowpocalypse

You can imagine our surprise when the second wave of snow hit us the week of Valentine's Day.  We woke up to the most picturesque views in our backyard.  Every single tree branch was dusted with snow.

This was my picturesque morning view while sipping coffee.  Winter wonderland right here in our backyard.  Everything was frozen over with icicles hanging off the eaves. God gave us a beautiful scene to drink in.

 Since snow happens so rarely in the south, we did take advantage of playing until our hearts were content. 

Caroline led the little girls by sled down the big hill. I love how Claire calls out to Eliza Kate in her most southern belle of accents "LiiiizaKate". It really is precious to watch her friendships develop at three years old.

Our kids insist that we sit up front on the sled. It makes for a hilarious photo op as they looked crushed riding caboose.

Eliza Kate found the twins in the cul de sac to play with and admire their snowgirl. She thought it was Olaf from Frozen. These days you never know when she'll belt out the "Let it Go" song complete with twirls and spinning.

We took frequent warm up breaks to heat up her tootsies. Rain boots aren't very insulated. Southern girls aren't use to these harsh winters, ya know.

I love this winter view up the street .  Neighbors were starting to congregate for a sledding adventure. It was truly a beautiful winter wonderland. Of course Miller was right in the middle of the action. He seriously thrives with any gathering of fun. If you look closely in a "Where's Waldo" sort of way, you can spy Landon belly sledding with Miller chasing him. Even the dads got into the adventure. Of course they did!

Riley walked our way and the boys partnered up for some sledding action before it all melted away. The snow didn't stay on the ground that long this go around before it turned into wet slush.

Most of the first grade boys found there way down on this snow day. 

Here, the boys were pretending to save the day on a 4 wheeler. 

I can safely say that we are officially ready to pack up winter at our house. The kids missed so much school this nine weeks and all the mommas surely need a mental health day of quiet to recharge.  We had a blast and now bring on the sun.

This seriously will be known at the year of the looong winter for mommas!