Mississippi

So my renters broke the lease, which meant taking a trip down to check on my house and start getting it ready to sell.  Two great things came of this -- 1.  getting to see a handful of folks from down there, including my bff Amanda.  2.  A trip to Home Depot.

Only in Mississippi

snow... SnOw... SNOW...

It took until my seventh winter in Mississippi, but I finally saw snow in the south. I have been told many a story of snowfalls in the history of Vicksburg, and there have been flurries during my tenure -- but I always seem to be out of town when they happen. this time was different! unofficially I've heard we had 5.5-6 in. of snow. It doesn't look it in some of my pictures. The trees that leave my yard nice and shady also prevented too much accumulation. Unfortunately said trees also led to some limb cracking which damaged my shed and came pretty close to the house. I've still got one that needs to be trimmed off of the tree before it does some nice damage to the roof over my bedroom. If anyone has suggestions of who to call please let me know!!

Due to the crazy-ness of the weather and the poor road conditions I took the day off. We stayed warm, played in the snow, and took a long walk around the neighborhood. Here are some of our pictures from today!

First thing this morning Madison peered around the door and gave me the look "mom, i remember this snow sh*t from Christmas and I'm not having any of it". She wouldn't go out -- left the back yard to Daisy.

Once I pulled out her sweater and put it on Madison was much happier. Eventually we went on a walk around the neighborhood and she had a great time romping in the snow. I heart having a garage. How did I spend upwards of 20 years without one? For once, I can totally appreciate it for winter purposes! No snow on my car :)

What a good puppy. In her pretty girly sweater. And playing in the snow...

A scenic shot from the back yard first thing this morning. The magnolia was covered in snow.

Another view for more perspective. By the time the snow stopped falling the magnolia branches were reaching over the fence and on the ground.

There just shouldn't be snow on magnolia leaves... its so un-mississippi

Pretty snow covered branches. :)

Damaged Shed from stupid pine tree pieces

The limb next to my bedroom... and my poor gardenias were all knocked over by the weight of the snow.

I went and played with the dogs in my winter gear that i keep in stock for trips up north

In parting, here is a shot of Daisy playing in the snow... I sound odd and gravely when I am calling her... but she was having soo sooo soooo much fun!

ETA: After this day of fun I have some tired out puppies. They aren't nearly as interested in watching the olympics opening ceremonies as I am.

You Have a baby, in a bar...

I actually read this statement in the Vicksburg Post yesterday. 'Nuff Said

About an hour later in the courtroom, James Denver Ainsworth, 24, 279 Opperman Road, accused of shooting and killing his brother-in-law after a family argument at a bar, was assigned a $100,000 bond.