The Alabama Blizzard of Feb. 2010

Ok, it wasn't a blizzard, but it was beautiful.  It came and went pretty quickly, but at least my Little One got to experience her first snow.  I wish I could feel what it's like for her during moments like this....to experience things for the first time with no expectations, no hype, no let-downs, just the pure joy of being in that moment seeing snow for the first time.  How cool!  If we were only capable of realizing how great it was to be a child at that time.  Well, for the record I personally had a great childhood and I know that many people weren't as fortunate. For those people I have deep sorrow!

They say yesterday was the first time in recorded history that the lower 48 states had snow on the ground at the same time.  CRAZY!  Really?  Seems hard to believe, but I imagine it's probably true.  Congratulations lower 48  on your new record!  The scary part about this record is "they" also say it's due to global warming.  The globe warms & we get more snow?  What.....uhhhh, is that possible?  I'll let you sit around and think about it, but I'm just glad the Blizzard of Feb. 2010 happened!

Snowly Cow!

The theme for the week is snow wrecking havoc on my travel plans.  Again, the possibility of getting out of town tomorrow is looking like it might not happen.  The family is supposed to be going to Mobile (AL Coast) in the morning, and the NWS is predicting 2-5"s of "heavy snowfall".  For some of you that's nothing, for those of us in the south, SNOWLY COW that's a lot!  I've decided that my wife's grandmother's 80th birthday party isn't worth risking the 4 hour drive in a southern blizzard.  My wife agrees for the record.  So, Jack Frost do your worst....we're not scared of your fluffy flakes in this household!

Side note**My dad, who's lived in Dallas for over twenty years, reported more snow that he's ever seen in TX (shown above for proof of legitimacy to this blog).  On the other hand, my friends in the Rockies have complained about "craptastic"snow levels most of the winter.  What's going on Mother Nature?**

A Change of Plans, Doctors, Lunch, & Jazz Dancing...

I was supposed to head north this morning to Louisville, KY on a business trip.  However a massive storm system moved in over the last 24 hours and started dumping snow in that region.  Trip postponed for 2 weeks- -bummer, but I had a full day none the less.


First a trip to the pediatrician, which is always a chore.  Every time my daughter sees somebody in scrubs she gets very skeptical to say the least.  We got a couple of meds to fix her up and we were on our way.  So long snotty nose and sleep depriving cough.  We won't miss you!


Immediately following the Dr.'s office we met Mommy for lunch.  It was a nice treat since we don't get to do family lunches mid- week very often.  It's the little things that can completely change your day.  From a canceled flight to lunch with my beautiful family..... I can't complain!


The little one was asleep in the car no more than three minutes after departing from the eatery.  That's a sure sign a long winter's nap is right around the corner.  I was right.  SIDENOTE** I miss childhood nap times and fully believe the siesta should become commonplace in American culture!**  

To wrap this up my point is this: even though plans can change in a hurry, it's not a bad thing to end up dancing in the kitchen with your daughter to some NOLA jazz!!!  In fact, I can't think of anything more productive and rewarding!!!   
On that note I suggest: WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans   They have their own iphone app, how sweet is that?  Enjoy, because it's Mardi Gras time and you should be dancing with the ones you love most (in your kitchen)!