Against popular belief from my fellow Southerners (myself included), it does not snow very much in Washington state. I'm no meteorologist but I'm guessing it has something to do with the humidity and maybe elevation. Fortunately for myself, I managed to move to the Puget Sound area just in time for the worst snow storm since the 1940s. No sarcasm intended. I actually have really enjoyed having a real winter. Don't worry Texans, I'm still a Texas girl and I admit that I miss being able to walk outside without having to add the layers of protection, but there is just something very special about this Northwestern winter.
It all started with a Christmas tree farm. Yes I did grow up next to a Christmas tree farm in my hometown of Milano, Texas but a few perfectly lined trees surrounded by houses just doesn't quite capture the full winter wonderland feel. This particular farm was full of every type of tree, every height, and required you to do the chopping. Maybe I'm just a hopeless romantic but all the families letting little "Billy" pick out a tree and hauling them home on to the top of their cars just really warmed my heart. 
So maybe hauling around a huge tree doesn't seem that great to you but perhaps one of the many winter sports will help reel you back in. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice-skating- you name it and I'm pretty sure Washington has it. I have had two experiences with skiing, and basically hated it. My close friends know I'm not super athletic and probably never will be... but geez I don't think standing on two sticks should be that difficult for someone. This time around, after much debate, I got talked into snowboarding and am pleased to announce that I love it (and I'm not too terrible either). We purchased a 3-day lesson and rentals package from Snoqualmie Summit,which is only about an hour away, with our good friends Brittany and Chris. After lots of falling (and snow in the crack for one friend) I think we are starting to get the hang of things. We even managed to make it down the mountain alive in what, I swear, was a blizzard. Next on this snow bunny's list- tubing and snow-shoeing!
I think Daniel would agree that the snow is pretty awesome seeing as how he has gotten the last two days off of work. I'm telling you, it's just like Texas- a little snow and we all freak out, close everything, and hunker down until it goes away. So we have spent the last few days sledding down makeshift, cardboard sleds, making s'mores, and trying our hardest to stay warm. What started out as a winter wonderland has now turned into an icy death trap on the highway. But, despite the treacherous roads, there are many things about this winter I will miss: drinking coffee every morning, building fires in the fireplace, and watching the snow fall out my window while I study. Luckily for me it doesn't look like winter is going anywhere anytime soon!
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