Pigs Really Do Fly

OK so maybe pigs don't fly but well...you could knock me over with a feather right now. Let me start by saying that the one thing I love about Texas (well one of the things) is lack of majorly cold weather. You see, if a person could be allergic to cold weather, it would be me. Picture imaginary hives...picture imaginary puffy eyes and sneezes. All right, all right, I know you can sneeze and get all puffy for any number of reasons but this is my "virtual" allergies we are discussing. I lived in NC for 4 years and for the most part it was OK; except for those evil months that it was cold. I'd cringe, and glare at the weather as if I could see it. I'd try and will it away. It never worked.

Yesterday here in the Houston area it was in the 70's. I adore the winter when it's in the 70's. Winter like that makes my heart sing. Then today came and nearly froze me to death. Those hives I just told you about were there...Well, they would be there if one could be allergic to cold weather…but never mind that, I’m talking in circles now.

Jerry came inside a few minutes ago and informed me that he and Ethan were throwing snow balls at each other. I scoffed at the idea..Snow in Houston? I don’t think so. At least not the kind that would actually stay on the ground!

Hmmm…that sure is suspicious stuff in my flower bed.



Oh my! What is that on my van?



It does give my Christmas stuff a bit of a Christmassy feel, don’t you think? Is “Christmassy” even a word? For the sake of this post, we’ll just act like it is. Thank you.



Santa sure seems to be enjoying himself this fine evening. Hi Santa!



Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of snow? Hard. My lens was trying to focus on so many different snowflakes that it was confused. It was as confused as I was. I’m still a little baffled. I can admit that since it’s between friends.



This is a brand new experience for Ethan. Although he saw snow when he was a baby in NC, it’s nothing that he remembers. He is absolutely delighted to be throwing snowballs at me while I’m trying to take his picture. Hmmpphhhh



I have no idea what is on his face. Let’s just act like that’s not there, shall we?



He was way too distracted by the cool white stuff to bother with smiling for the likes of me. Mommy is an afterthought at the moment.



Ethan? Don’t you dare throw that at me! I’m serious!!!!!

Fat lot of good that warning did for me…..see that big white ball flying at my head? It hit me.



Yes, it’s definitely the hives I’m getting. I wonder if there is an ointment for an allergic reaction to cold weather.



AN HOUR LATER:

OK so once I heard on the news it would be back in the 70's in a few days, I couldn't resist sneaking back out and snapping a few more pictures. I hope my flower bed makes it.

It doesn't look very positive, does it? See that weird little miniature palm tree looking bush in the middle of the picture? That's my favorite plant. I love that plant. I have no idea what it's called. I'm sure it doesn't like cold weather either.

My poor tree bush thingy. I hope it's OK too.


Well, my van does look pretty with white, doesn't it?



I'll probably take more pictures of this anomaly tomorrow.



Sincerely,
She Who Should Live in the Tropics
Or alternately
OK I’ll Suck it up and be Happy for Ethan