Spring Blizzard!

Dear March,

You certainly came in like a lamb with your warm temperatures, sunshine, signs of spring, etc. We jumped at the chance to get out and about and enjoy many lovely days over 65 degrees. We even managed to get in a few hikes and wear shorts a time or two (gasp!) But we couldn't be fooled into thinking that the warm weather was here to stay. We thought you might be holding onto a little surprise (a big snowstorm), and you played that card just in time to wrap up the month. And there you go ... out like a lion.

Yesterday's storm you sent our way was doozy. The city shut down mid-afternoon, as the snow whirled and twirled about in competition with the fierce wind. We stayed tucked inside our cozy home and watched the snow fall, while baking treats, cleaning cupboards, playing Lego Star Wars, and watching movies. At any age, we all enjoy a Snow Day. Even Scott left work early to make sure he made it home (and up our big hill) safe and sound before the road conditions worsened.

This morning the sun peaked out and amidst the drifts of snow here and there, we enjoyed a lovely morning of winterish weather once again (although "enjoy" may not be the word of choice as Scott was shoveling the driveway this morning.) The boys were all too eager to step foot in the snow drifts out back.

So, dearest month of March, thank you for keeping us on our toes and for giving us one more "show" of snow. We've missed seeing the snow with this mild winter we've had, but this white-out was a welcome change. We love living here and experiencing the many types of weather in this climate ... especially in March.

- The Leahy Crew

A snow drift is a good surface for practicing penmanship.

Reid tried to swing, but his feet kept hitting the drift below him.