Roberts Family Blog

Yes, it was that day. It was the day that it has snowed more in the city of Dallas than ever before in recorded history! And Nathan (from Colorado) and myself (from Wisconsin), could not have felt more at home. It was perfection, and lovely, and totally normal to wake up to snow falling heavily from the sky on a February morning. However, for the rest of the state, this was absolutely a miracle, and something to be awed and revered. I think I would have laughed in the face of countless news reporters, if it wasn't for my Texas raised children, who have not had the joy of waking up to snow often in their little lives. This really was a miraculous day, and I don't feel ashamed admitting that, even though snows of a foot or more have been commonplace my whole life lol.  Some of the sights were spectacular, and I'll post the photos of the drive between my parents house and mine below.  So beautiful.

This was special, because my kids got to experience it. So what does snowpocolypse Dallas really mean? I think the city of Denton (very near where we live) had a total snowfall of 12 inches, which is seriously almost impossible for Dallas. I first woke up at about 6 am to feed the dogs, and noticed a light dusting of snow on the ground. I woke Nate up to let him know, and then we both went back to sleep. It was shocking at 8 am that the snow was still falling, and even more so at noon when my work day was over and I was able to go pick the kids up from grammy's house. I walked in, asked Hayden if he wanted to go make a snowman, and his response?? "Mommy you go make a snowman and I stay here with grammy". Ummm....no! Not for my little Wisconsin/Colorado blooded boy. So we bundled up and he had a BALL. So much fun!! His favorite activity was throwing snowballs into the pool (how many kids get to do that), and making snow angels. I just loved this experience, and both Nate and I agreed that if it snowed more often here, we'd feel much more at home. THIS is what I grew up doing, and it felt very nostalgic and sweet.

What made the day even more special was that it was Dallas' 7th birthday, and I couldn't have ordered up a more perfect day.  Mom and dad stranded at home, and tons of snowballs to throw, perfection!  I love this pup and I was so happy for him.  And Hayden sang "Happy Birthday" to him about a thousand times - too cute. 

You don't often see snow and palm trees in the same shot!

We rounded out the day with an evening in the hottub with the boys with snow falling heavily while we soaked.  It is funny that we spent a whole week in Colorado hoping and praying for that, and all we got was flurries, and then here in Dallas we get the real deal.  If only this happened every year....I would be thrilled!