When we decided to move to Idaho we knew it would snow. We were prepared to have to contend with cold weather and less than pleasant driving conditions. These were things we felt we could handle. Cold is curable, put on a jacket, turn up the heater. Unsafe driving conditions are preventable, drive slower, pay better attention and be prepared.

Our first winter here—last year—was not so bad, it snowed real heavy around Thanksgiving, but then it let up and didn’t really come down as hard again, leaving the roads slightly unsafe but drivable and the cold wasn’t completely unbearable. My Mom said “This is a pretty heavy winter for up here. Usually it snows less” Oh, good. I thought, we can handle these “mild” winters, no problemo!

Cut to October 28th of this year, the first snow fall! YAY! exactly 30 days early! YAY! It was heavy too. Then it began to melt away and the roads weren’t so bad and the cold wasn’t to harsh, this might be OK.

Wrong!

It continued to snow, and it is still snowing. The ground is littered with sparkling white crystals of death.

The boys love it, then again they haven’t any responsibilities nor must the shoulder the burden of the whole family’s lives during long drives to the nearest grocery store.

The news is calling it an “Arctic Blast!” the “Worst one in years.” The UPS driver is afraid it won’t stop snowing anytime soon. He says; “Worst winter in 10 years” YAY!

Needless to say I’m not happy, Amy’s not happy. We have a baby due in 35 days, and at least 6 more trips to the baby doctor which is 45 minutes away. We need groceries, I’ve been working out at home to limit the amount of “on the road” time to reduce the chances of a winter ice wreck.

All in all it’s going to be great!

I hate snow. I used to like it, but now it taunts me.

Here’s some pics from around the house enjoy!

Our Deck and back yard. where does the deck end and the yard begin?

The wind chimes in the back yard. The sweet sound of my insides freezing.

Our front yard and driveway, they are normally quite clearly separated, apparently the snow is trying to trick me. Bastard Snow!