Oct
26
2011
26
2011
Fourteen and Still Falling
Filed under: Mountain Living, Nederland
At 7am this morning, it was completely silent…with snowflakes still falling. Matt and I spoke quietly while he got ready to leave for work in the winter wonderland.
And then two little girls woke up and with glee they immediately started putting on their snow gear.
Traipsing through 14+ inches.
In the deep.
And they’re back in again. I’m sure we’ll repeat this process several times today. In the meantime, there will be hot muffins and tea and togetherness. Oh, and Sufjan’s Christmas album. 
Posted by Sara @ 8:12 am | Leave a Comment
26
2011
A huge difference from the weather we are experiencing here, but this does make it hard to wait for snow to fall here!
26
2011
This beautiful! I love it!
26
2011
Yes! I have a special list of songs that I absolutely adore and one of Sufjan’s is on there. Can’t wait to get the Christmas album! Enjoy your snowy, quiet day!
26
2011
what I want to know is how do you get out to go to work in 14+ inches???
26
2011
Donna…4 wheel drive and snow tires!
He made it down the mountain in good time too, which was surprising. Only took 10 minutes longer than normal.
26
2011
It’s beautiful! I just love it!
26
2011
Nancy…did you get to stay home today?! *waving at you from up the hill*
26
2011
Sara,
WE mountainfolk can handle a mere 14+ inches…. ha ha. I took the bus down today. I’ll admit the thought did cross my mind to stay home this morning. It would be so much fun to play outside. Instead, I will live vicarously through your post. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your posts but your latest are just “extra special” these days!
26
2011
LOL…you’re a good employee
I would have just called in and told them I was staying home to play! I LOVE staying home on snowy days.
26
2011
Wow, looks like a bunch of snow! Poor matt has to go to work? Not fun to drive. That kind of snow is a what I call a snuggle buggle snow where all you should do is snuggle with your lovey’s.
26
2011
Lynne…snow days are big days for him and his maintenance company. Lots of snow removal and things breaking
26
2011
Gorgeous! I have been following your blog for about 4 months now and just really read all the background stuff about your lifestyle, etc. I am eating it up! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
26
2011
um- I am not Missy and my apologies to whoever Missy is- don’t know why it posted that comment with a different identity!
26
2011
Um, can I break out the Sufjan Christmas if it’s 60 degrees and there are still leaves on the trees? Okay, thanks.
26
2011
Yes!
I listen year round. Makes me happy. Glee Christmas is next up. LOL
26
2011
Super weird – and no problem.
26
2011
Seeing these pics makes me l-o-n-g for our cabin in the mountains. You’re living the dream it seems!
26
2011
It is pretty dreamy
26
2011
Sara, it’s so good to have you back on the blog. I love winter and snow, from my comfort of my chair and computer screen.
Your girls are growing so fast. Thanks for sharing the pics.
26
2011
My sister and I were home schooled for two years in Colorado Springs. This brings back a lot of homeschool “snow day” memories. My dad would let us have a day off if the public schools were closed. Many good memories. We were always amazed by our cat, Missy, who could walk on top of the snow because she was so light!
26
2011
Beatufiul! I’m not sure that kind of snow is for me but maybe I just don’t have the right clothes. Either way it’s fun to see the girls out there. Enjoy!
26
2011
The right gear makes all the difference!! It’s actually possible to be completely warm and dry out in snow like this. The key is NO COTTON!
Lots of wool and poly.
26
2011
So beautiful!!! I keep telling my husband that we need to move to Colorado or Maine…somewhere that gets snowy and wonderful! He keeps reminding me that I hate the snow…and I correct him I HATE having to get out in the snow! It looks dreamy I want to cuddle up with a nice cup of tea…too bad down here in the south its 80! What happened to fall? Enjoy the snow with your angels!!!
26
2011
oh wow. i cannot even imagine snow already! brrrrr!!! we live in the valley in northern california (just spent last weekend in san diego, yay) and hope to stay a lot warmer than that this winter.
eek!
26
2011
Oh, this is beautiful and sooo cozy! LOVE it!!!
26
2011
Stunning! We’re supposed to get some snow up here in the Northeastern US pretty soon, I think!
26
2011
I love the snow! We normally get like 1/2 an inch of snow and my girls get so excited and run outside wearing their boots and a shovel! ha! I want to take them somewhere where there’s lots of snow! I was like 25 yo when I first saw snow. It was an amazing experience.
26
2011
Wow!!!! We are still waiting for it here! We were lucky enough to get a glimpse of it yesterday, just a rain changing for one breath into snowflakes and back into rain again…Ah well…my daughter and I were very very happy
26
2011
I don’t own a winter coat, wool sweater, or boots.Neither do my kids. The few days it does get cold here we just layer up a bit and tough it out. I’m not sure where to buy good winter clothing. I supposes you buy a lot of that winter wear from kid catalogs or do they sell it in your department stores? I’ve never even seen snowpants except at a sporting goods store way up north in Branson!
27
2011
Holy Snow Day Batman! We have a small chance of snow showers tomorrow here in the Philly Burbs. Yikes, too early! I just ordered my daughter a new winter coat that has not arrived yet! I am really so happy you are blogging again.
27
2011
So beautiful! I never knew it snowed so soon in Colorado!
28
2011
I love days like this. And much love for Sufjan’s Christmas album. My husband thinks we’re putting up our tree THIS weekend… we do love Christmas. So happy for your little chalet in the mountains! Enjoy this season of life!!
28
2011
Looks cozy. Enjoying the snow through your pictures.
29
2011
i can hardly believe it sara! had we not done our epic summer road trip of grand proportion….we would have been out there right now….
perhaps next year i guess. enjoy it a little extra for me too please! xo
(i’d totally put on sufjan too…at our first light up of the wood stove for warmth i’ll turn the volume up for his christmas tunes!!!)
30
2011
Holy cow thats a lot of snow! And its not even Halloween yet…not only are stores are bringing out the Christmas stuff already, the weather is too!
2
2011
Just beautiful!
Thought you might want to hear about my India Mission trip. Thanks so much for your kind prayers, Sara.
http://hersoutherncharm.blogspot.com/2011/11/india-our-return.html