Snow in Houston!

We got snow in Houston! We didn't get too much, and it didn't last too long, but we got enough for my school to be cancelled early and for Kris' MBA program to let out for the afternoon. The city as a whole got between 1 and 4 inches. Everything shut down and people freaked out...they started preparing like a hurricane was coming. I guess because that's the only storm native Houstonians are familiar with!

The kids (and adults) at school were so excited for snow! We got nothing accomplished because it started snowing almost immediately after class started. We weren't allowed to take the kids outside--which I think is so sad, since many of these students have never even seen snow. However, I was a rebel and snuck some students outside a few at a time to stand in the falling snow. They were amazed that snow could get on your hair and in your clothes. It was great experience for them.

This is a picture of the front yard. We covered up our flowers because they were blooming and we didn't want them to die. We'll see if they make it.

This is a picture of the flowers with snow on them. Flowers and palm trees look funny with snow on them.

Molly and Jonah were allowed to go out in the front yard and play in the snow. Jonah didn't like it and immediately ran back in the garage. Kris had to force him to come outside. They are investigating the "white stuff." Getting them to go to the bathroom while there was snow on the ground was quite a feat. It was too wet and cold for these tropical dogs!