SNOWSTOCK 2011
Snow is simply not common fare here in the Deep South even though we live in an area that has the best chance for flurries or a dusting every now and then but nothing like what we received this week! 10-12 inches on our farm! You will have to bear with me for the next few days while I share my snow pictures and adventures because we simply don't get this kind of winter weather and when we do it's a BIG HAIRY DEAL!!
HOME
Be it ever so humble, there's NO place like HOME
HOME
Be it ever so humble, there's NO place like HOME
Yesterday was spent sledding, snowman making, snowball fights, and snowcream! Of course, I must admit to a little "red neck" sledding when my BIL brought over his Polaris Ranger for pulling the sled. The roads were just so slushy and not packed down with ice enough to provide premium sledding conditions.
My son and oldest grandson, RYAN...a little "red neck" sledding southern style!!
"CLAY_ANGEL"
His feet were cold and he was getting ready to go inside
*EMMA GRACE ANGEL*
SCOTT 2 yrs. old, He didn't know quite what to think?!
PaPaw & Matthew giving Mama Jenda a little push down the hill!
Daddy Matthew & Clay take a turn!
Clay is getting serious with his stirring!!
His feet were cold and he was getting ready to go inside
Now that everyone had taken a turn sledding, feet were cold, mittens were wet, and legs were tired from tromping though 8-10 inches of snow
SO....let's go make SnowCream!!
Now let's see, what goes in next, Grandmama???
Taste Testers!
The story behind the snow cream goes something like this...their Daddy Matthew had a fancy ice cream maker and all the premium ingredients to make snow cream. The Children wanted to take a peep at what he was doing and he sort of "shooed' them out of his way so... I gave them the "left-overs", a basic recipe, and told them to have at it!
Would you believe THEIR SNOW CREAM tasted the BEST!!! I loved watching and listening to the snowcream making business..the taste tests, the turn taking (yeah right?), the decision to add or not to add more vanilla, more evaporated milk, MORE SUGAR, etc...
Emma Grace declared, "THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!"
and so I end with the wise words of a 5 yr. old Princess...words that bubbled up from a heart full of LOVE, FAMILY, & LOTS OF SUGAR
THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE
Blessings
Gmama Jane
Looks as though you and your family had a great day! Family memories are made from days such as these, when those children are grown and have their own children they will tell them about sliding in the snow and making snow cream.
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone was having a great time in the snow today! Its great that you and your family were blessed by this snow....you certainly don't see it as much as many states, so it was a treat, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteOh, the Kodak memories!
Days like this will stay in everyones memory...looks like a wonderful day in the snow!
ReplyDeleteGirl there is some serious love going on at your house! :) I love that quote - you should embroidery that and frame it or make a pillow or something! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time with the grands.
ReplyDeleteWe got 9 inches of the white stuff and so much of it is still out there. We still have icy roads. I enjoyed it the first day now I'm ready for spring:)
Family Fun! Your house is oh so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Monday xx
Oh...I must admit I am quite jealous seeing the beautiful snow you were all blessed with! What fun indeed! The snowcream looks delicious...and the kids (and adults) looked like they had a ball! Your home is beautiful as well...Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCarrie