Spring Surprise

We knew it was most likely going to snow today

but we had no idea that it was going to dump 10 inches

of beautiful, fluffy, powdery, yet sticky, perfect snow.

It snowed for about 12 hours straight.

We really wanted to go out and

enjoy the Winter Wonderland.

When, after lunch and nap and painting and legos,

it was still coming down strong,

we bundled up and ventured outside anyway.

We were loving it.

Even Max, who is usually done after about 20 minutes,

had to be dragged inside for dinner more than an hour later.

Snow was not quite what I was hoping for

on the First Day of Spring

but I will gladly take it over cold, rain, and wind.

It seems hard to believe that just 3 days ago,

the boys were running around naked,

splashing in streams

during our spring break camping extravaganza.

Very unfortunately, the camera got left behind.

But I am hoping our friend's camera survived its fall

into the river and we can have a few pics soon.

These pictures were actually taken in February,

during another wonderful snow storm.

Nothing like a little Sunday morning snow party

to wear the kids out for church at 1:30.

Today was not much different though:

Snow was even better than then.

Karl was at school.

We forgot to get the snow goggles out.

Now, if the snow could just all melt away by Saturday

so I can ride my bike outside,

I would be very happy!