Snowy Days

If you've been watching the national news or read any Internet news page lately, you probably saw the story about the storm that hit Buffalo and the horrendous freeway backup that left people stuck in their cars for over 12 hours. Yeah, that highway was pretty close to our house. People here in Buffalo are upset with the way the highway problem was handled and never want to see something like that again. I hate that it made national headlines . . . just adds to the bad press that Buffalo gets about weather and makes it seem like no one can live here.

That highway stoppage was awful and we get a lot of snow in the winter, but I still have an unexplained love for our new town. I love the four seasons. I love that we get to look forward to a new season every few months (although by February I am ready for the snow to be gone). I think I like the weather here because I grew up in a similar climate. It kind of feels like home to me.

And snow? The more the better as far as I'm concerned. If it's going to be cold, there better be snow. Buffalo does an excellent job keeping the roads clear when it snows, so we rarely feel stuck inside. So I'm one of those crazies that actually likes the snow. It certainly has kept my kids busy.

We had two snow days last week. One snow day is awesome, but two is pushing it. Kids in school are good:) Here are some pictures from the last week.

Making a sled train--being pulled by one of the neighbor girls.

Woods covered with snow. So beautiful.

Our back steps with a lot of snow. It ended up being about a foot and a half.

Family movie night. He's already being subjected to Barbie. Good thing he's too young to protest!