Finally some snow

I turned on the news this morning to catch the weather and get caught up on what's been happening around here since we've been gone. Of course, the weather team is freaking out because we're expected to get 4-5" of snow between this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. You would swear we lived in the South and never got snow. Every year it kills me. And it's not just with the first snowfall, we have to hear it every time we get snow. It's crazy.

Mr. Jeep and I were trying to get some last minute yard work done today before it's supposed to snow. We managed to get quite a bit done and then it started to rain. We headed inside and then it started pouring. Now that I'm looking outside, the rain has turned to a wintry mix and as time goes on it's turning into just snow. The drive to work in the morning should be wonderful.

In addition to the weather people freaking every time it snows, as a Michigan driver you also have to deal with the other morons on the road who drive like they've never driven in snow. It's crazy. We'll get a light dusting of snow and people will drive 15 miles below the speed limit! Driving in the snow is kind of like riding a bike, you never forget! Do you hear me? YOU NEVER FORGET! And if you do forget, then maybe you should move to a state that doesn't get snow.

In case you haven't figured it out, I love snow. We used to own snowmobiles and that was a blast. I also cross-country ski and have since I was about 10 years old. I can't wait until we can buy LC some skis. I'm sure she'll love it. I'm asking for a pair of Yak-Traks for Christmas. In case you don't know what they are, they're for your shoes. You put them on the bottoms of your shoes or boots in the winter and it gives you traction so you don't slip. Here's a picture:



I've been wanting them for a few years now and just haven't purchased them. They're only about $30. They'll be perfect for running in the snow and ice. I hope Santa brings them. And I hope they work as well as they say they're supposed to.