I'm a blissfully happy snow bunny. Creating a "Snow" category probably gives it away, but my ecstatic delight over the slightest hint of its arrival leaves no doubt. My first White Christmas was arguably the best Christmas present I've ever had, and bonus–it was from God!
Tennessee Valley forecasts began predicting snow early last week for last night into today and though I tried to resist it, my hopes were high. I'm pleased to report what most of you already know: it snowed. A lot. The most I've seen since moving to Chattanooga 7 1/2 years ago.
Because the chance of precipitation was 100% (which really has nothing to do with "chance"), my kids made plans. The boys went skiing with a friend and my daughter spent the night with her besties.
Which left me alone ON THE PRETTIEST, SNOWIEST DAY OF THE YEAR!
I took advantage of the quiet time by catching up on some things around here, reading a delicious book and writing like a mad man, but I couldn't help it– eventually I had to go outside, even if it meant sledding by myself. I never realized before how much more fun it is to play in the snow with other people; I guess I never had reason to think about it.
Anyways…here are a few of my favorite captures from the day, ending with proof my vanity has gone right out the window…
Shot looking through my back door, I can't believe this turned out so well.
And a little bit closer…
From feathered friends to furry friends. I love this picture of Aussie, even if she's looking at me like I'm crazy.
I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard someone clomping around my front porch; but it was just Barkley, our neighbor's pup, spying on me and offering no apology.
I turned our house upside down looking for a ruler; the best I could manage was a sad little protractor. We averaged about 6" in our yards, but some drifts were closer to a foot or more. The snow IN my boots proves it!
A view of our house from near the bottom of the driveway.
I love how everything looks like it's dusted in sugar or frosted with vanilla icing. No wonder I'm craving sweets!
This one I call "Self Portrait and Dog." I wasn't going to let a pesky little detail like no one being home to take my picture stop me from documenting proof that I had, in fact, sledded and wiped out. Once…maybe twice…but who's counting?
Got links to snow pictures from your blog or Facebook? Please share in comments, I'd love to see them!
Can you believe I stayed inside, nice and warm, and never even took my camera out of the bag?
Luv the pics!! So beautiful 🙂
Yep, we always go nuts over the snow, too. Guess it’s a hazard of living in the south. BTW, I LOVE your house, it’s beautiful!
Here’s a link to my snowday.
The only pics I took over the weekend were from the porch, in my jammies (no vanity here either…btw you’re so cute!). Good for you, get out there and have fun!
Your house is gorgeous, and the entire wintry scene is beautiful. I just love the way the snow frosts the trees.
Ok, I’m now inspired to go outside and take pictures, and maybe go down the street and hit that sledding hill. Thank you!!!
wow what a beautiful house…
I love snow too and that picture of the bird has to be framed for a wall it is really awesome. thank you for sharing your day
Please check out my post today: http://lollipopandpearls.blogspot.com/2011/01/fresh-fallen-snow.html
Great shots, Robyn. So why are you pathetic? I didn’t catch that at all here. Looks like a terrific day. I totally love your house and want to live there. 🙂
I think the planets must’ve shifted or something. Why on earth is Tennessee getting more snow these days than Colorado? That’s just . . . weird.
Beautiful pictures! I totally would have gone sledding too! (And then I probably would have gotten too cold and cried. I’m an AZ girl. But, still… gorgeous pics!)
love your dog pic and i am so darn sick of snow. arkansas shouldn’t have snow for an entire week. and i know that sounds ridiculous to people up north. we raise aussies so your dog caught my attention and i stayed to rant about the snow.
Melissa,
I had to smile. I LOVE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES! They're the cutest things on the planet! I love the snow because I see so little of it but just this morning I was thinking about those who never see the ground for months during the Winter. I think I'd have enough, too (but don't tell anyone!!) :).