They Called it a Winter Power House

I have to say that I've missed these lovely winters in West Virginia. Have you ever made a decision just because you knew it was the right thing to do? I'm sure you have. And this year the decision to move back to my home state of WV was mine.


As luck would have it that decision brought with it many upheavals and adventures along the way. And the first of those was a winter storm.

They called this a winter power house on the weather channel. And it dropped over a foot of snow in my daughter's back yard. I must admit it has been a while since I've seen snow like this.


Oh, don't get me wrong. Chicago certainly has it's fare share of snow and cold. You can see lot's of examples of that here at Winter Wallpaper. But this snow was nice and wet and piled up on just about everything.

As you can see by the few samples of winter wallpaper I have, my favorite kind of snow is the big wet heavy stuff.  You know the kind.  You pick it up and make a snow ball just to throw at your best friend.

Or roll it in a few big balls and have frosty the snow man right there in your front yard for all the world to share. Find some twigs for arms, an old hat and scarf. Oh well you know that story.

I wonder how many kids went to bed on Saturday night dreaming about Frosty coming to life? This was just that kind of snow. Of course maybe part of my imagination has come to life this winter because I'm spending winter with my youngest granddaughter.

This is her first winter. And there is nothing like a child's wonder to bring out the little kid in all of us.

I must admit though, Savannah at two doesn't quite know what to make of this white stuff all over her front yard. Her reaction is kind of like the first time she felt grass. It is totally foreign and not to mention downright cold.

Give her another year and she'll be making snow angels in the yard right along with mom.
I know I haven't mentioned much about the pictures you see on this page today. Hope you enjoy them.

Watch out for the next round to come this week. They say if we thought the Power House was a big one, this coming Nor'Eastern is going to be twice as much. So enjoy these scenes and watch for more.


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