Yesterday afternoon, a winter storm warning was issued for the Mississippi, Alabama and western Florida Gulf coast lasting through 6:00 p.m. today.  Twenty minutes later, the school board made the decision to cancel school on Friday.  I don't know who was happier - me or the girls!   

Gracie has been asking every day for the last several weeks when she can see snow.  She's seen the pictures of Washington and wants to know when we'll get snow like that.  I tried to tell her that Florida is known for its beaches and sunshine, not so much for snow.  But, my baby girl had faith.  Last night before she went to bed, she asked to watch the news so she could hear the forecast again and again.  She made us promise to wake her up in the middle of the night if it started to snow.

As of right now, we haven't seen any of the white stuff.  It's raining steadily and it's definitely cold out there.  I went out to take a few pictures and it feels cold enough to start snowing any minute (at least to me ).  The hourly forecast says we can expect to see some snow early this afternoon and the northern parts of our county are already seeing some huge flakes and a bit of accumulation. 

We've got several movies to watch and a few Valentine's, Olympics, Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras crafts to work on.  There is a LOT going on this weekend...it's a strange year when Fat Tuesday, Valentine's Day, and Chinese New Year all fall within two days of each other!    It's enough to drive a crafting mama a little crazy!






Tonight was supposed Parents' Night Out at our church and Steve & I had a romantic dinner at home planned. 

I was going to make Pecan Crusted Snapper with a crabmeat relish and a really yummy-looking chocolate dessert.  But, I think we're going to be ordering pizza and watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.   I'm fairly certain that Parents' Night Out is going to be canceled.  And even if it isn't, the girls - at least Gracie - couldn't go anyway.  Because, on the most exciting day of the winter for her, Gracie woke up with a 102 degree temp.  My poor little girl!  She was so excited about the snow, but right now, she's asleep on the couch, her cheeks flushed with fever.  I hope with a dose or two of Tylenol, she'll feel good enough to go out and play in snow, at least for a few minutes.

Stay warm everyone and if we see any snow, I'll be back later with pictures !