Want to see some snow?
Good, because I have some to show you! These are all pictures I took yesterday, while it was still snowing. This morning, it's sunny, and I may go out and take some more. But for now, these will do.
The swingset.
My deck chairs and table.
My grill. Zoe looked out the sliding glass door and said, "Mommy! Your grill is...tall!".
My winter compost bucket, looking very wintery.
And it will stay there, looking wintery, for a while, because my compost bin is kind of buried in snow. See it down there?
The black things sticking up at the bottom of the picture? Those are my husband's windshield wipers. Yeah. It's kind of deep out there.
This I'm a little sad about. My huge holly tree's multiple trunks are splayed out in all directions, and I'm not too optimistic about how much they'll spring back.
Also, the branches have landed on top of the shed, which is maybe not so great. Hopefully no damage has been done.
Happily, I didn't need to go out in the snow at all yesterday. I stayed inside and cleaned, ironed, took pictures, and did a little baking.
I am actually really missing the snow this year!!
I am currently living in Cairo so no chance of any flakes here but I was living in Montreal, Canada for two years previous.... I loved the first snow fall but it did start to drag by this time of year.
That is an insane amount of snow! Very pretty though.
Beautiful pictures, Kristen! I cannot help but to wish for at least a foot here in Tennessee! We never get more than a dusting to an inch. Your bread looks delicious. I just started baking myself during Christmas time. (Meaning breads and more from scratch) it is such a rewarding hobby for me!
These pics are so beautiful. I'd be jealous but we're in the midst of our own winter wonderland. I feel like I live inside a snow globe! I don't think here in Richmond we received as much snow as you Kristen. Indeed, it is glorious to behold.
LOVE your photos! They really "Speak"!
The tree should bounce back but the best thing for it is to go out there ASAP with a broom or a rake and lightly tap the branches so the snow falls off. If they have too much weight on them for a long time they may be slightly bowed permanently. I would get your kids in on it, I always liked tromping around outside after a big snow,
We haven't had much snow here in a while but the first week of Dec we had 22 inches in 24 hours. It looked like we lived on Hoth! (star wars reference)
Agreed on the branches. We always go out and whack 'em with a broom or other long handled tool - typically they bounce back.
Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL. But, as I am sure you know - I'm glad it's you, and not me =P
I cannot believe the picture with your husband's car buried under all that snow... UNREAL!
Hope your trees bounce back! Love the bread pic, I always like to make comfort food when it storms...
I don't think the car is buried under snow--you can just barely see the outline of the car in the picture. There's just so much snow that there's little contrast, so it looks like the car is literally buried, but it's not. In the same picture, you can see that the road has been plowed, and there might be a foot or two at the side of the road.
Yeah, it wasn't completely covered. I took the pictures yesterday before it stopped snowing. The official word last night was that we'd had 24.8 inches, which is more than our annual average snowfall! lol
Oh, I am jealous, we didn't even get a skiff of snow this year. I am not jealous of your husband, though. Just of you and your warm bread.
Wow. I wish you'd send my my way though, as our winter has been decidedly un-white.
Katy
Thanks for sharing your pic's!I'm in Montana and we have yet to see that kind of snowfall,my ski's sit lonely,waiting...Urbanbanjogurl
WOW! That's a lot of snow.
2 questions: what is the reciepe for that delish bread?
How do you get your name on your photos 'the frugal gal'?
Wow!!! I wish we had that snow here!!! I live in COlorado, and even though the mountains have gotten a TON of snow this year, down in Denver we have barely gotten anything 🙁 🙁
That bread looks soo good, which recipie is it??? 🙂
Oh yes, it's just everywhere! I've never lived anywhere with this much snow before, it's kind of daunting. I looked out this morning and asked, "where is our car?" I'm glad for the weekend in, just making soup and tea. But I'm wondering how we're going to get G out for class this week!
I agree with those who said whack the branches with a broom. We frequently get heavy snows and this is how we save our trees and bushes. Fortunately, my kids think this is a great game and I can stay inside and bake while they save the plants.
Funny, that Ontario doesn't have nearly that much snow. Yes, shake the snow off the trees - I used to have to do that to my box hedge in heavy snows. Same with the shed - well, don't shake it, just rake the snow off.
In this part of Texas snow is rare so I think yours is lovely. I do realize, though, that you will really appreciate Spring when it comes. And... your bread looks yummy! Mmmmmmm...
That's a lot of snow!! Could provide hours of entertainment for the kiddos. We're expecting a big storm to move through here tonight. Fingers crossed we don't get the amount of snow they're predicting. I'm tired of snow. We've had a lot of white this season.
That bread looks yummy. Cinnamon swirl?
Yes! And the recipe is coming on Wednesday. 🙂
My yew gets bent down in all directions every winter (we get a TON of snow here), and usually come spring it stands right back up, no problems. So hopefully your holly won't mind either.
I thought we'd had a lot of snow here this winter, but it was nothing compared to what you've had. I love the white lightness and the muffled sounds. Magical!
Peaceful and beautiful! Just found your site and can't wait to read more.
Very mild winter here in Western Washington.
Wow. Very beautiful! Love your blog!
I live in MD and we got a nice 22 inches. It was a nice surprise because we usually just get rain. My husband and I went over to my parents house and my siblings and I built an igloo. It was great. Snow is awesome. 🙂
If I didn't know any better, I'd swear we were neighbors! Your yard look just their yards (and our yard)! Unfortunately, due to excessive shoveling-2+ hours for me and 4+ hours for my husband, I can no longer appreciate your gorgeous snow-day pics. Now the bread picture, that I can appreciate. Happy shoveling!
Quite a dusting you got there. As a New Englander I can say I know exactly what you're going through down there as I've been through these kinds of snowstorms before. Stay warm and safe! Luckily you have four kids to do the shoveling for you (well, maybe only the oldest and your husband.)
One thing the kids might not like about homeschooling: no snow days. 😉
Oh, we have snow days! lol We do school Tuesday-Saturday because of my husband's work schedule, and we totally took off on Saturday. Gotta have time to sled, you know. And we're off today too because our normal weekend days are Sunday and Monday.
Yikes! That's a lot of snow! I don't envy you. For once, that storm missed New England, or we'd be in the same situation. I must be odd, because unlike most of your commentors, I don't like snow. It makes you get up extra early, shovel until your fingers and nose are numb, clean cars if you drive or make life a lot harder if you walk or take public transporation. I'm keeping my fingers crossed we don't get anything like that here!
Oh I deplore snow. There are days I would love to just pack up and move to a warm/dry climate like New Mexico. Then I remember the rattlesnakes and bugs. Though New England was the rattle snake head in the famous cartoon for the Albany Congress.
Thrifty Gal, I am SO right there with you. We live in Colorado (Denver Metro area) and although I loooove living here - snow? Ick. LOL.
@ Shana ---well luckily we haven't had that much snow here in Denver this year!!! Although...I've been wanting a huge blizzard....*I know...shut my mouth* haha
How do you get so much depth in your pictures?? I can't get mine to be anything more than too dark or too bright. And there certainly isn't any texture or depth.
Did you try adjusting your exposure at all? I usually up the exposure a bit when I'm taking pictures of snow. Also, I took these when it was overcast and snowing...it's harder to get texture when it's really bright and sunny.
Trying to figure out approximately where you are. I'm a New Englander so am well used to lots of snow. But more recently I have been living in Dublin Ireland and snow is a rare commodity there, as it is in Seattle where I am currently located.
Janet
Oh, I'm in the DelMarVa area that got clobbered with the latest snowstorm. And we are about to get clobbered again! Yikes. I like snow all right, but this is too much!
oh, wow! It's snowing again here in TN and I really thought we were getting some! We have had about 4" fall since early afternoon. Nothing to compare with what you have, but quite a bit for this area. This is the 2nd snow in 2 weeks! Snow Cream for all! 😀
I am not looking forward to this next wave of snow, it took us long enough to dig out from the last one. I measured 29" at our home across the bridge from you.
Be careful shoveling out. Let me know when your kids are old enough and ready to earn some extra spending money clearing driveways! LOL! We are all for supporting young entrepreneurs.
Wow, that is a lot of snow!
Where I live we are lucky if we get a centimetre for a single day - I love snow so would really like to see this much more often.
I like the way the snow covers everything in a smooth layer and makes all your garden furniture just appear as vague shapes.