The snow began around 6:30 a.m. This was the scene that greeted us when I took Sadie out around 9:00 a.m. Big Girl has never experienced snow this deep. I had to walk out in the snow first to show her it was okay to go out. As predicted, we played several versions of the in/out game. She waited patiently to be toweled off after every round.

Total snowfall was about 3 inches. More snow and freezing rain are expected overnight. Late this afternoon, our HOA hired a contractor to provide snow removal and road salt services. I’m glad they did because the slush started to melt and is expected to refreeze overnight. Should make it easier for neighbors who need to get out tomorrow morning. Sadie and I may take a walk tomorrow mid-day, but I’m not planning to leave in my SUV until Sunday afternoon.

Today was a lazy day. We watched the neighborhood kids slide down the hill in front of our house and visited with the next-door neighbors as their 3 year old experienced snow for the first time. So much fun! I did venture downstairs to my sewing room for a bit, but returned upstairs to the warmth of the fireplace and a mug of hot tea. Making a few EPP hexie flowers, reading a book and taking a nap were about as productive as it got today. Dinner consisted of leftover Hawaiian Chicken, jasmine rice and macaroni salad – my homemade version inspired by Mo’Bettahs that I enjoyed while at the Riley Blake Garden of Quilts event a couple of years ago. There’s even enough left for lunch tomorrow to pair with a small garden salad!

The local news anchors just reported some power outages in my area. Hopefully, we still have power in the morning. Regardless, all devices are fully charged, the laundry is done and my flashlight is handy.