Earlier that week Pastor Steven had released his 3rd book, Crash the Chatterbox, and had a radio show all day. Brian played a huge role in making the radio show. (so cool... I know) Anyways, that day it started snowing. Big time snowing. At first the roads weren't sticking, but by the early evening it was sticking everywhere. Now, I am a born and raised Charlotte girl. I am not made for the snow nor do I drive in it. (and yes, I already gotten my milk and bread) Therefore, I don't expect my husband to either or any other person for that matter. So when it started sticking, I was more than ready for him to come home. When we were all together safe and sound, it started coming down..hard. I LOVE it when it snows. I'm like a little girl waiting to find out if we don't have school the next day. I have the weather channel running all day.
But then, it kept on coming. Brian's flight was trip was pushed back a day. The Charlotte Airport completely closed down. Massive waves of snow came through the night into Thursday morning. We had 9 inches people! Brian, an Ohio boy used to this weather, was convinced he still was going. He was ready to drive in the mess to get to the airport. Luckily, the wonderful airlines called and cancelled his flight just as he was about to walk out the door and give me a heart attack. YES! A birthday miracle! :)
By Thursday, we had a ton of snow and it was still coming down. The Elevation offices were closed and we had an unexpected family day where no one could go anywhere. We spent the entire day outside playing in the snow. We built, well Brian built, our very first snowman! We took a nice walk and Brian pulled Landin in the sled. Clara, my birthday girl, was bundled up hanging out in the ergo on my back. We even enjoyed cupcakes at the end of the day for her. I couldn't have picked a better way to celebrate my girl turning one.
Saturday we celebrated with a birthday party! And in true Carolina form, the snow had almost completely melted. Clara was surrounded by all her favorite people and had a blast! It was so fun to open all the girly presents!
Here are some pictures of our snow days and Clara's birthday:
This girl did not like her snow suit at first! What a face!
