Although this has been a very mild winter, we have had several snowfalls. None of them have been very big, and none of them have left enough snow behind to cause major problems. I think we have had to get the snow blower out to clear the driveway only once so far this winter season. Also, none of the snows have stayed long on the ground, melting again in a day or so after falling. These pictures are from several days ago, although we had fresh snow again last night, and it is snowing again now as I write this.
The snow in these pictures was the wet, heavy type that leaves everything looking like it is covered in powdered sugar icing.
The picture below I took this morning looking out from the front window of our van. I liked how the frozen crystals on the windshield were sparkling in the sun. We were on our way to a high school in another town to listen to my son perform at the solo and ensemble contest being held there when I took this picture.
He has been practicing and practicing, and today all that work paid off for him. He participated in the contest in three areas. He performed a solo on his upright bass, played with his string quintet, and played with his high school chamber orchestra in the contest.
The contests are scored on a scale from one to five with a score of one being the highest score. For his solo and for both of his performances in the ensembles with others, he received a score of one. He was elated that it went so well. Cameras and recording equipment weren't permitted during the contests, so I was unable to make a video of any of his performances.
This picture is of my husband, my son and his girlfriend, and me after the contest was over today.
The weather man is predicting a big drop in the temperature here tonight accompanied by black ice forming on the roads along with more snow fall. I hope it doesn't get too bad. Tomorrow my son will be playing in his high school orchestra winter concert in the afternoon, and I'd rather not have to fight the weather just to get there.
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Congrats to your son; it is nice to be rewarded for all his hard work. That's a wonderful group photo of you all. The snow is very pretty but I hope you won't get the ice. Enjoy the concert tomorrow and I hope you can share a video with us.
Thank you, Maple Lane. I hope we won't get the ice either. We have really been pretty lucky this winter. It's been fairly mild so far, so I can't really complain. We haven't even had any big icicles on the house gutters yet this year! :D
Wonderful scores! Congrats to your son! Yes, that is a great group picture. Glad all that practice paid off!
It would be fun to get a snow 'down south' this year, but I doubt we will get one;-(
Thanks, Dorothy. Maybe you'll still get a snow. There's time yet. :-)
Congratulations to your son, I know you're so proud of him. I love the photo, such a nice looking family..It looks like you've got all the snow..we just had flurries and strong winds, hope it don't get to icy for you..Susie
HI Daisy, Congrats to your son. I know you all are SO proud of him. I remember going to those contests (with my clarinet) years ago...
We got some snow also--but the temperatures are so low that it's hard to enjoy it. AND--our winds were horrible today... The temp here now is 15 --and going down to 11 (or lower) tonight... Gads!!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
It's always nice seeing a photo of the you and family.
I wouldn't want to live in snow but there's nothing more beautiful than fresh falling snow. Loved the photos.
Congrats to your boy for his ONEs! You all look so proud of him in the photo. (He's been dating this young lady quite a while now!!)
I like the ice on the windshield too. Lacy. Hope you're having a good week. Drive safely in that weather. xx
Susie, it is looking good here. I don't think we got the ice that they predicted which is fine by me! :-)
Betsy, I hope you are staying warm! Yikes, that is pretty cold for your part of the country! :)
Thank you, Sandy. You know, someday I hope to live where there's not so much snow too, but I don't see that happening any time soon. :-)
Thanks, Cassie. I think the roads will be fine for us. Yes, the two of them have been a couple for quite a long while. They still seem quite happy about that fact. :)
OMG! What a son! I mean... what a talented person he is! Super talented! I only play a bit of piano ;))
Oooh! snow makes everything cool! not only in the literal way but all looks white and clean :p
BTW, you look like your son soooooo much! Even the glasses! Do you dare to wear your son a wig of a the same hairstyle as yours? hehehehehehhehe it would be funny!
oh, btw, here it didn't snow last night. I guess the snow melted already when it was still up above in the sky :p
Rad, playing the piano is good too. :-) The snow does make everything look clean right at first, but it doesn't stay that way very long. Yes, my son and I look very much alike. Haven't tried the wig idea--hahaha! :-)
Hi Daisy! Congrats to your son! The picture is really good of all of you, too. Hope you didn't get the ice and snow that was predicted!
All lovely photos Daisy.
Your son must be pleased with his performances, as must you.
What a great photo of you.
Nice family photo, Daisy. You have a talented son and it's wonderful to be able to attend the performances, and especially have such a talented performer in the family.
Becky, Lynne, and Beatrice, thank you all for your kind comments. I am very proud of him, especially because I know how many hours of practice he put in to get the music right. :)
ehehehe I dont think he would like the idea of wearing a wig :p
Hip hip hooray! Hope your drive was an easy one.
Ha! I don't think so, either, Rad. :-)
Thanks, Lanny. It went fine, and the concert was great. :)
Wow! I'm very impressed with your son's high scores and tremendous talent and hard work. Nicely done!
Thank you, Diana. I can't help but be proud of him. He really devoted himself to doing well for the contest. :)
Congrats to your son Daisy, sounds like you have a very talented and hard working musician in the family. The winter has been very mild here too - I miss my snowball fights and sledging lol.
Hi Ryan. Thank you! Ha! I guess I can get along just fine without both of those--or I'd be willing to give them up if it meant I wouldn't have to deal with shoveling the snow or driving in it. :-)
Daisy
How proud you must be! And your son
will go far with such dedication, for sure.
I hope you were able to make it to his concert without incident.
It's crazy weather we're all having
Thank you, Kimberly. :-) We did make it to the concert, and it went very well. The weather this winter has been very strange indeed.
I love your beautful snowy photos! I actually miss the snow this year. It's been so mild here and I'm getting a bit tired of blah blah brown hues, rain and mud. The snow is muchy prettier.
Congratulations to your son! You must be one proud mama! :D
Thank you, Jenn. I am proud of my son. He's a good kid. :)
Winter has been strange this year--several snowfalls but none were very big and none stayed on the ground for a long time. A mild winter was just fine with me!! :-D
wow it is very nice view, winter is my favorite season.
Hello live cricket! Thank you for visiting and commenting here. This snowfall was a particularly pretty one. :-)
1. Brrrrr!
2. Congrats to your bass-playing son. He must be pretty good. I remember those solo and ensemble judges being pretty tough.
Thank you, Cary. :-) Yes, the contest judges do have a reputation for being tough. He worked really hard practicing to get ready--especially on his solo piece.
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