Snow...our first and probably last of the season

Well after much waiting and deciding we likely weren't going to see any...it finally snowed today. It was even heavy at times...with thunder and lightening. It didn't come down too long, maybe for about 5 hours. But the accumulation here at our house was just over 2 inches...enough to build a snowman. The snow was very wet and because of all the rain we have had the past three days, we couldn't stay outside too long since the kids got so wet and it was so cold. The snow turned to rain just before dusk - which means we have the fun of black ice tomorrow morning. But, it was fun while it lasted. Hatcher and Aidan...okay let's be honest - Derek and I too - were glued to the windows and doors all day watching it fall. We all enjoyed hot chocolate and a fire in the fireplace after playing outside. I couldn't take too many pictures since the snow was falling so heavy and wet. But got some we loved - and wanted to share. Hope you all had a great weekend.