2014's First Snow

The first snow of 2014 hit Wednesday afternoon. It wasn't the record breaking feet that walloped Buffalo. It was mostly rain.

The initial weather reports Tuesday said 8-12". A few hours later it was 3-5". A couple hours after that it was 1-3". Temperatures never dropped below freezing and we ended up in more danger of flooding than covered roads.

And of course we went out and played in it. Shane insisted. 

There wasn't much, but the first snow is still magical to a little boy.

Daniel and his dad met us outside. We played and walked around the circle, before transitioning inside to our house. Jessica brought the baby by to say "hi," too!

It was great seeing them. Shane was a fussy toot almost the whole time, though. Maybe it's because it's on his home turf. Maybe it's because Daniel knows how to push his buttons. They would both want the same train or to stand in the same spot and the tears flowed (97% Shane's). They both decided to play well right before it was time for Daniel to go home. Getting along: it's a learning process. They got some good experience and I hope something stuck.

I, also, hope that some of the snow sticks next time. My school district changed up it's calendar. We have a ton of snow days now! I'd prefer most to happen in the long February/March stretch, but I wouldn't be opposed to an early one or two to help meet our quota...