Jackson's First Snow

It is rare that we get snow here. If anything its usually just some flurries that might freeze overnight and get icy. They forecasted a dusting of snow for yesterday and it did in fact start snowing around 11 am. People thought it wasn't a big deal as it usually isn't but then it was evident around 1:30 or 2 that it was really sticking. The schools closed and everyone basically left work at the same time to go home and to go pick up their kids from school. It was the biggest traffic jam I have ever seen. Well I didn't actually see it because I was home but thanks to facebook and the news I got to see what it looked like out there. Basically the highways were gridlock as were side streets. Some spots started to get icy fast ad since most people here don't know how to drive in these conditions there was accident after accident and people we sliding around on the roads.

Jimmy left work at 2 and headed home. We live exactly 4 miles and it took him over 2 and a half hours! His brother left at the same time and didn't get home until after 8 pm! And that was after ditching his car on the side of the road and walking the last 2 miles. There are endless stories of people stranded in their cars overnight and where people had to leave their cars and walk to the closest place. Even stories of kids stuck at school and stranded on buses on the highway! It was a very crazy time and I am so thankful I was home with my kids and that Jimmy made it home safe and sound. My heart really went out there to all the people who were stuck.

We went out to play that evening once Jimmy was home and also played the next day in it. The snow was so dry you could hardly even make a snowball much less a snowman. Jackson really enjoyed playing in the snow and going sledding. Camden stayed nice and warm inside the house!

Shortly after it started looking out my front door

The snow was so dry it was hard to make a snowball

But we still had fun throwing the snow!