Yes we have Snow Days in Arkansas

Last week we thought we were some pretty lucky Arkansans when we got about 2 inches of snow/ice/slush! But hey beggars cant be choosers around here. Little did we know, we were soon to get 6 or 7 inches just a week or so later. However, these pics were from the first mini snow. I didn't think we would get another chance to see any snow, so I tried to capture the moment while I could



I tried not to let Elem see outside or out the door until I was really ready to get him dressed and in some warm clothes, because I knew as soon as he saw it he would LOVE it. Seth was out of town, so we both bundled up, and Elem took a look through the front door. His eyes got HUGE and he ran over to me almost stuttering saying, "momma, momma, ugh, there is sumpthin on the ground out there. Its white. Its snow. Momma, momma, come here for a second, come look!" we were so excited to say the least when we realized there was just enough snow for us to actually play with :)


After .2 seconds Elem was back in the house looking for tools and shovels, etc. He was ready to get to work, as you can see in the pic. What is even funnier is that he spent most of the morning right here in the entry way to our house. Where just a small bit of snow had accumulated. I think he felt safe to still be able to stand on dry ground if he wanted to. He really hasn't been around too much snow in his few short years.


It was a great day, and would only have been better if Seth would have been there to enjoy it with us. Elem was so happy, and pretty much in awe of the whole situation. He thought it was, "pretty", "cold", "tickled", and "that he had to do hard work in the snow". It is funny that we all get this sweet little face of amazement when we see just a little snow.


I love seeing more firsts of Elem. Although he has seen snow before, he has never seen it at this age, so it was kind of a whole new experience for him. New reactions, new understandings, all of it. Made for a very special memory, and just some good mommy and Elem time. :) Ill post more on the recent "blizzard" that we just had this last week! Way better pics to come!