I'm still visiting my parents in Northeastern Washington, and we woke up this morning to over a foot of new snow, in addition to all the snow that has accumulated over the past two weeks. It's amazing! Snow, snow, EVERYWHERE!
I walked around taking photos -- the fresh fallen snow in the driveway was well above the top of my boots.
The icicles on the front of the house have started to connect with the snowbank below. The windows on the front of the house are 5' above the ground -- but not any longer with as much snow as we've got!
Even the birdhouses and the squirrel houses are "buried".
And the snow just keeps falling!
It's a winter wonderland, for sure!
Today, the mountains across the small valley in front of the house are hidden from view. Too much snow in the way to see them!
Mom and Aunt Patty and I have been busy crafting though! We stay warm by the fire and enjoy the snowy view through the windows. We've been making SNOWFLAKES -- I'll post photos of some of them soon...
That was quite a storm we had (I live in Oregon).
What a welcoming looking home.
Posted by: Carole | December 31, 2008 at 09:16 PM
I am so jealous of all your snow! One nice warm day here in Lincoln, NE, and ALL of our snow is GONE! At least the warm day waited until AFTER Christmas LOL! Do you think that you could send some my way? I'd gladly take it from you :-)
Sounds like you're enjoying your time with your family in Washington! What a wonderful treat!
Posted by: Anne | December 29, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!!! What an event...SOOOO much snow, it must be just for you!!! (to make up for the TX heat you endured this year!) :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 29, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Stunning photos and Just read back about little Nick too.. Congrats!!
I lvoe your blog, your farm, stories, amazing creations.
If we get 2 - 3 inches of snow in the south of the UK the whole of it stops, we just cant cope with snow over here! Snows less and less each year. Shame for the kids as I have memories of fun in the snow.
Belated Merry Christmas adn Have a Happy New year
Cazx
Posted by: Caz | December 29, 2008 at 02:12 AM
Wow! How stunning!! Especially for a Floridian!! I've never seen that much snow together in my whole life!! LOL Try to stay warm...and happy crafting!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | December 28, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Anna, I just love your blog, photos, creations, and all that you share with us! Glad you get to share crafting with your mom while you are all snowed in! You'll look back on this Christmas and giggle. your attitude is heart warming!!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Rosecrans | December 28, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Oh I know you must be getting tired of that snow, but it is so gorgeous to me. I know I would get tired of it, if I had to deal with it. But it is SO pretty for us who do not have that!
Amazing photos! That should be on a card!
Posted by: jules p | December 28, 2008 at 01:19 PM
I forgot the most important part of all the snow here, that is to stay out of the way of the snow bound Crafters or be sure they have all the things that make them whistle while they work! Dan Wight
Posted by: DK Wight | December 28, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Look forward to seeing your snowflakes. The view out our windows are much the same as yours we live 6 miles from the Idaho- Canada border. It has been snowing all night and morning and now the wind is starting to blow. My DH has had a bad cold for 3 weeks and he finally invested in a snow blower before he ended up with pneumonia from shoveling. You will be able to go home and tell Tiny Tim he is lucky he lives in Texas not Washington. Enjoy your crafting Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | December 28, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Hello out there! I hope you had a merry Christmas! Some answers to questions about the winter in our part of the Great Wight North. We have on average 19 to 21 different birds in winter.What do we do when it snows this much? Go Skiing! Last year the Seven Ski resorts that are within 100 miles were open til late May.Be glad your water well wont be dry this coming year. About the camera condensation problems,borrow Dads camera, really tho, keep them cold or warm not back and forth and DRY. Lastly, our weather here in the mountainous northeastern Washington is wonderfully consistant with 4 seasons to enjoy! Oh and one more thing, there is no such thing as to many Fly Rods. Best wishs for the New Year, Dan Wight....Anna's Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | December 28, 2008 at 11:14 AM
well, sure, it makes sense to make snowflakes since you have so many to use as models! :) you are so lucky. there's no snow here. melted away. doubt it will snow again this winter. will have to defrost the hose and water the trees. so, are you seeing a lot of birds up there?
Posted by: Shala | December 28, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Anna, I love your pictures. I can't help wondering - what do the people do when it snows that much? Do they stay in for days and days or just go about business as usual?
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | December 28, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Anna, your pictures are beautiful. They would be terrific postcards. My dh had a heart attack Christmas Eve, so a couple of our neighbors have pitched in and helped get all 20 to 24 inches of snow off our roof. Now, the temps are 37 and the snow is starting to melt a little. I just hope we don't get flooded out.
Posted by: Sandy Hill | December 28, 2008 at 06:03 AM
I read in the paper that Spokane has more than 42 inches for December! Now, that, I don't miss all that much! Gorgeous pics! TYFS
Posted by: kathynruss | December 28, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Great photos of all the snow! Amazing weather your parents are having.
I have a question about your camera and condensation. I've only had my SLR for 6 months. I remember reading about how to handle taking it from warm to cold temperatures and visa versa. What's your routine for handling your camera in that snowy weather?
Posted by: Anthonette | December 27, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Anna,
The pictures are beautiful! Sounds like you all are having a lovely visit.
Our midwest winterland is melting... we were up to 50 today, and have a flood watch. :o)
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | December 27, 2008 at 06:36 PM
It's beautiful! We are in Western WA and didn't get nearly as much snow as your parents. BUT it's more than my kids have EVER seen, and waking up to MORE snow every day since vacation started was a real trip! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your visit and thanks for posting all year - you're a true inspiration and a great lady! :)
hugs,
Elaine
Posted by: a place for ink | December 27, 2008 at 05:03 PM
your pics are terrific. i would like to see a little snow here(KY) but not that much.
we had an ice storm last week, today it was 70, with tornado watches. i hate that in dec/jan.
Posted by: veronica | December 27, 2008 at 04:19 PM
It's always pretty to see it somewhere else but when it's causing such devestation not so good. We have flooding, thunderstorms, wind and ice after 20 inches the last week. It's December in Michigan but almost 60F today. and kinda scary. It was soooo foggy today, I could not see my pine trees. Oh well, stuck inside anyways as car in in the shop for like a week now as they can't get the part (probably coming from Mars). I need food.
Posted by: JanScholl | December 27, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Oh Anna, your pics are amazing. Thanks for sharing your winter wonderland w/ us!! It is just beautiful. I can't imagine getting that much snow. Will you be able to get out when it is time to go back to Texas?
Take care and stay warm!!
Posted by: julie | December 27, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Amazing and beautiful photos, Anna. It really looks like a dream land.
Posted by: Shae | December 27, 2008 at 12:54 PM