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Home » Blue Moon Blog » A snowy few days in the neighborhood
posted by tina January 18, 2012
It started here.
This is the winter loveliness Sophie and I drove home to Saturday night after helping Rabia move into her apartment. It kept snowing off an on for the rest of the weekend.
And really… it was manageable until yesterday afternoon when the sky darkened, opened up dropping huge amounts of the flaky white stuff in such a fast and furious way it was a little scary. When the alarm went off this morning this is what we were met with.
A whole lot of snow. We get snow here. We’re at a high elevation and we get a real winter every year. It’s usually not this real though.
Our cherry tree is now on the roof over my bedroom and is a lovely sight outside my bedroom window, which explains the groan and shudder I heard last night.
Sophie and I dug our way to the wood pile. Luckily we already had a snow pack to work with from the day before. Sophie thinks it might be just a little too much snow. I agree with her. However, it did giver her the day off, which is lovely because it’s her birthday. Sophie my youngest, turned 15 today. Since we had a late Christmas waiting for her siblings to return, I kept our Christmas tree up and this morning, in the wee hours, turned it into a birthday tree for her.
She was thrilled. The tree also had origami cranes with birthday wishes on their insides, she opened them before I could get a picture. We might have to do this every year. It was quite magical. Maybe next time we can dispense with the massive amount of snow.
Needless to say there is no team Blue Moon here today. I’ll keep you posted about tomorrow. It has stopped snowing...for now.
A birthday tree is a lovely idea! And the origami cranes make it even lovelier.
It’s my youngest’s birthday today, too. he’s in school in Orlando, so no snow for him!
posted by pdxknitterati Jan 18, 2012
Lovely photos. I hope we have at least one good close down the city snow day. The woodpecker in the banner is also beautiful. How fun to have a birthday tree. It all sounds magical.
posted by Prairie Poet Jan 18, 2012
how do you capture the color of snow in yarn? >challenge<
posted by steven a. Jan 18, 2012
You were the first person I thought of when I heard the news about the Great Snow. Stay warm and safe, please.
posted by Austin Val Jan 19, 2012
What an awesome and magical way to experience a teenage birthday. Well, any birthday, actually, but there is something about those teenage ones that stick with you for the rest of your life. Insiring and impressive!
posted by Kirstin Jan 19, 2012
Unexpected extraordinary-ness. I love it when things turn magical. Too bad about the cherry tree. Hope there is no damage to the roof.
posted by shelly Jan 19, 2012
Snow is so pretty (especially if you don’t actually have to get out and drive in it). We haven’t had much snow here in Denver, CO this year so I’m envious. What a lovely birthday tree! Fun!
Keep warm!
posted by Mya Jan 19, 2012
I’m still snorting over the dangerous animal, “snake of spider”. I had been going on about all the snow we’ve got in the last 3 days, but you’ve outdone Northern Ontario. Unfortunately, in Sudbury, when they have a “snow day”, they pull the school buses off the roads, but the teachers are still expected to try to make it to school. Your snow is beautiful. I LOVE snow!
Cheers and red wine, Hazel.
posted by Hazel Smith Jan 19, 2012
What a beautiful way to celebrate! Happy belated Birthday Sophie!
posted by Deb Accuardi Jan 19, 2012
So beautiful. Stay warm. Stay safe.
posted by Angela Jan 19, 2012
Lovely pictures. I think settling in with your daughter on her 15th birthday is just awesome. Wwe spent the day with three wet vacs attempting to find the basement floor. I will take snow any day. Take care and enjoy yourself. Maybe you can find some weaving time too.
posted by linda Jan 19, 2012
So, you’re not dining al fresco??
posted by Rebecca Coday Jan 20, 2012
Happy Birthday Sophie! I love the birthday tree!!!!
posted by Marcy Jan 25, 2012
Very natural, anyone can lost him on dream. I love snow, always wait for snowfall.............. When i work on my weblab , i develop any site, then i feel excited.
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posted by Lorna Sawin Feb 1, 2012
Now I know where Iowa’s snow got to this year.
posted by Alice in the Heartland Feb 2, 2012
Cute pictures. It makes me feel the essence of Christmas again.gift for girlfriend|valentines day gifts for girlfriend
posted by Samantha Knowls Feb 8, 2012
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