Fun In the Snow

So, we are crazy. We heard that Charlotte was going to get snow, so we loaded the kids up and drove towards icey snowy conditions! But, we were so glad we did. We decided about 3:30 on Friday afternoon that we were going to go. Matthew (our brother inlaw) called us at 5:00 saying it was already coming down pretty good. So, we hurriedly finished packing and loading the car and kids and drove Friday night to Charlotte. We got there about 7:00 and met the Charlotte crew at a Japanese fast food type place. There was already a good 1/2 inch once we arrived. After eating we headed to Marci's where it continued to snow throughout the night. When we woke up there was about 4-5 inches of snow every where. It was so beautiful. So, we all put on our layers and layers of clothes and went sledding. We had a blast. I really thought the kids would get really cold and want to go in within a couple of minutes. They didn't. I also did not think they would be ok to jump on a sled and go down hills by themselves. But, again the surprised me. We had a great time experiencing snow for the first time with Trey and Alyssa. Alyssa did like to go down with Kelsi or mommy more than by herself. The kids asked me why we didn't get to see snow more often. I told them it was because Columbia is in SOUTH Carolina, not North. So, we just don't get cold enough for snow. It was funny. Poor kids. They had so much fun. But, at least we have family in NC that allows us to come and get snowed in with them!