The first fresh, white snow of the season is always so exciting and so beautiful and makes me want to hug Mother Nature’s neck for her glorious display. For those who live up north and are sick of it already, you’re probably shaking your head in disbelief that anyone could be excited about snow but for us, it will be gone by noon – no shoveling, no slipping and falling — no hassle.
Before we moved here, if anyone had asked me if this area ever got snow, I would have answered with an emphatic NO but, last year we had a few flakes too.
I tried to stay awake last night waiting for the snow to arrive. The weather folks said it would be here late but I gave up and went to bed without seeing any snow. Several times during the night I got up to look out to see if we had snow and we didn’t so I figured it had passed us by but then when we woke up, we had snow! 
Early Morning Snow
There’s a couple of inches on the ground.
By daylight, the snow had stopped. The chickens were a bit apprehensive about emerging from the coop.
Chickens Aren’t Real Sure About the Snow
The chickens are so “chicken”. They usually come bounding out of the coop in the mornings but they were not quite sure about the white stuff.
They Weren’t Scared Long
I must say they’re braver than the MO chickens. They wouldn’t come out of the coop any time there was snow on the ground.
Tracks in the Snow
It’s nice that I get to stay home and look out the window at the pretty snow but . . Vince had to go to work!
Not sure how the garden fencing will look when the snow melts but it doesn’t look so good now. I think our PVC pipe in MO must have been heavy duty because we got way more snow there and I don’t remember the fence looking like this.
Garden Fence
One last pretty picture!
Snow on the Trees
The really good news is . . it’s a little bit of moisture that we so desperately need.
WOW! That’s a lot of snow for your neck of the woods! Isn’t it lovely? We’ve had some, as well, but just a light dusting here and there. Your chickens are such fun.
Oh Judy! I saw on tv that Texas got snow but I thought it was west of you. Glad you got to enjoy it. We’ve had snow on the ground for over a week now. Get a fresh dusting almost every morning. Makes me think of the verse that says that God’s mercies are new every morning. The fresh snow makes it look new! Love it for now….by March….not so much!
Pretty! You know, if it’s cold enough to snow, it’s cold enough to wear hand-knitted sweaters! ;>)
Wow, I never would have expected so much (any) snow down there. However, if you want more I’d be happy to send some of ours your way
I bet the snow is heavier than what you got in MO, and that’s probably why the fence is so unhappy. Hope it recovers.
Yes, you’re right! Those of us up north are sick of it already!! My driveway goes over 300 feet uphill to the road, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stuck in the driveway already…even with front-wheel drive. We got about 12″ last Saturday, and it’s almost ALL still there! I want spring now!!! (I live in PA)
I hope we get some snow this winter. We were left out last winter.
I love your pictures and am a bit jealous. We moved to TX from the Chicago area and I miss looking out at a lovely snowy landscape. Sam Marcos is too far south and all we got today is drizzle, which I’m thankful for but it’s not very pretty. Enjoy your view and be careful walking out to your sewing room!
Here in AR we had 13″ christmas day, unheard of for us that early in the season, but that is quite a bit for your part of the world. Impressed.!!!!
Well, I suppose it’s nice to see someone get excited about snow. I’m afraid I still get a sense of dread when it’s on its way.
Happy for you. Really.
Did you wrap up in all your knit scarfs, cowls, mittens, etc. and run around in the snow?
Can’t beat the shot of the tires in the snow, beautiful. And your fences are like mountains, look the same. As much as you enjoy the snow, I’m terrified of ice and Texas gets ice. No control and scary.
Run out tere right now and make a snow angel!!!!!
Snow sure does make for pretty pictures
Hurry and make a snowman!
I love how quite it is outside when we have snow on the ground.
Judy – if you like snow, I can send you some. How many car-loads do you want?
Very pretty! I love the snow. None here yet! (WA)
So Texas got some snow?! We loved when it would happen just a bit while living in Texas. It wasn’t always an every year event. Where we live now, we have snow AND really cold temperatures (2 degrees this morning). The chickens don’t like it at all here but they don’t like being in their coop all day either. The cat likes it even less
Oh, you guys missed out on the Christmas Day snow? We got it then but not this time around (thank heavens). I really do not like anything about cold weather and probably should have moved to Miami or the Keys years ago! HA
Got my NYD QOV assembled and will put borders on. Am making my carrot dish today for lunch.
We had about 1/2″ earlier this week. That’s plenty for me!
Time to make snow ice cream!
Knew when I looked at the weather map late last night you were going to be getting some. We had a little sleet here, but mostly a light rain. Any moisture is welcomed.
Very pretty! Glad the moisture will feed your dry ground. I was reading yesterday about the need for a very heavy snow season in the midwest in order to replenish low water levels. Hope the storms continue despite the hassles!
Aren’t we funny getting all excited and taking pictures of tracks in the snow! My chickens won’t even come outside. I was out in it for about an hour, but I am spoiled and get to spend the rest of it snuggles inside. DH is out in it, but I’ve got a big ole pot of green chile stew simmering on the stove to help thaw him out when he comes in for dinner at noon. Enjoy and stay warm!
The snow is beautiful. I wish we had some in Virginia!
sao in Midlothian, VA
how much do you want? Will gladly send all I have……….
Oh Judy, it’s beautiful! I’m up north and not even near tired of it yet. Then again, I was a Southern girl my whole life until a couple of years ago … but I’m not tired of the snow yet. I LOVE IT. (And so does my dog!)
Send it up north! We’ve had 1″ of measurable snow this season and we need the moisture badly.
So pretty! We got snow on New Year’s Eve. I love it.
Did the garden fence recover? I hope it wasn’t permanently damaged!
BLM