Snow...Lots of Snow

Western North Carolina had a massive snow storm last weekend.  It came on so quickly and strong, our friend Ann and her daughter Claire got stuck trying to get home (accident after accident on the slick, icy roads) and ended up at Casa Watson for the night.  The impromptu slumber party was a treat, especially since Ben and Clara are infatuated with Claire in all her eight-year-old glory.  Ann and Leah relished the chance to relax with a glass of wine and great conversation while the storm swirled outside. 

By Sunday the storm had subsided, but the roads were still a mess.  We bundled up the kids in the double stroller, laced up our hiking boots and walked to church for a snow day Sunday service.  We were a rag tag group with a rag tag service in the old little chapel, it was a fun change of pace.  Ben and Clara, after being cooped up for days and sensing the snow excitement, were totally wild throughout the service.  Sometimes, those kids feel a little too comfortable at church.

Being "homebound" with two little ones is calling on all our creativity and patience.  The house is a constant jumble of toys, art projects, baking adventures, cuddle blankets, wet coats, scarves and shoes and sippy cups.   There is a chance of another snow storm hitting this weekend...if you run into Mary Poppins please send her our way, let Miss Mary know we have a lovely little guest suite upstairs just waiting for her arrival.