That's how March began in Raleigh, NC! After cold, dreary, rain for 2 days, it switched over to snow last night. The snow is heavy, wet, and "powdery" ... no big flakes floating through the sky, instead it's been like a fine mist of white powder. It snowed all night, then off and on through mid-day. Now we have a brief period of sun, which is so awesome, everything looks so beautiful! But there's been some melting, temps in the 30's, and down to 15 tonight! So all that melted snow will freeze... tomorrow morning will be dicey as well, but into the 40's by afternoon and clear sailing after that. And just to show how volatile March can be around here, it's supposed to be 70 by Friday! Here are a few pics to document yet another "Snow Day" in NC!
I actually got out and took a walk around mid-day, when the sun was coming out. I took lots of pictures from inside, but the light was so pretty, I thought I just had to get out there and check things out! Dan still had to work... he's got that big truck, after all! ;-)
I walked up and down the street, but then got adventurous and actually walked around the tennis courts and the park in back of our house. There were some awe-inspiring sights.... sun and blue sky, shining on snow laden branches... beautiful light & shadow... snow and ice drops melting... it was a lovely walk!
"In Other News"... we went over to Jan and David's to celebrate David and Dare's birthdays on Saturday night... I'll let Jan fill you in on the details of that, but here are a few pics from that evening.... what is it about me that makes kids want to jump on me?!
I told David, Dare, and Brett (who's 40th was last week), that we were giving them "Recession Gifts" - meaning low-cost, but creative! Each got an airplane-size bottle of their fave beverage, and Candy to reflect their personalities... Dare got "Smarties", Brett got "Goobers" and David got "Hot Tamales'! It was good for a laugh, anyway!
So it was an event-filled weekend, as most of them seem to be. We haven't had significant snow this late in the year, though, for as long as I can remember.... I'm ready for Spring!
Great post, Lynne!! Some of your pictures of the snow are fabulous!! That one of the cardinal in the tree is amazing! Thanks for sharing. And get out here and out of the snow!!
Posted by: Chris | March 02, 2009 at 02:44 PM
it must be the kid in me that makes me want to jump on you.
Posted by: mr. g | March 02, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Whoa, mr. g, too much information! :o)
I guess I'll heve to quit my complaining for awhile about the weather here since we had no snow to speak of this week, and it is actually going to be much warmer this weekend (though not 70!!). The pictures are beautiful.
Posted by: Stacie | March 05, 2009 at 12:00 PM
A little late to comment on this post, but to answer the question: what is it about you that makes kids want to jump on you? You let them!
Beautiful pictures of the snow. But I'm glad its gone!
Posted by: Jan | March 11, 2009 at 07:22 AM