Well, we’re two days away from summer break and the kids had a snow day this week.  Colorado weather is so crazy.  The snow a few weeks ago was still kinda cute, although James’s field day had to be moved indoors.  That was a bummer.  But this week, so close to being done with school, the snow is a bit ridiculous.  Even to me – the girl who LOVES the snow.  

Monday it rained on and off all day and there was the possibility of an inch of snow forecasted for that night.  So, we went on with life as normal.  We rarely cancel plans for an inch of snow.  While we were all at small group on the other side of town, it began to snow and by the time we finished, it had really piled up.  The roads were terrible and unfortunately we were in two cars.  Our city has many, many hills and the drive home was pretty scary.  At one point we had to turn around because there were so many cars stuck, blocking the road and we couldn’t get through.  It took us over an hour to get home; a drive that typically takes about 20 minutes.  The kids and I prayed aloud, asking God to protect us and clear the roads for us, and He was faithful to help us home.  The kids were teary on the drive and the minute we pulled into the garage Anna burst into sobs.  This was the most stressful drive I’ve ever made and hope to never make again.  We are always very diligent to stay home when bad weather hits for this very reason.  

By morning we had a foot of snow – our largest snow this season.  Our poor aspens and maple tree looked like willow trees.  It was so sad.  Overnight many, many branches broke from the weight of the heavy snow and we had quite a cleanup job yesterday.  Needless to say, the kids had a snow day and Kenny decided to work from home too.  

Today, I was supposed to bring popsicles into Anna’s class for a fun treat, but with 6 inches of snow still on the ground, the teacher didn’t think it was a great idea.  Because of the snow day we now have a half day added on Friday, but it’s supposed to be close to 70 degrees and sunny!  Popsicles on Friday.