Friday, January 22, 2010

More Snow!

Whoa! That was the first word to escape my mouth when I peered out the window this morning! Another foot of snow arrived overnight. We are getting buried! Luckily, the forecast is for clear skies for the weekend, so we'll get a slight reprieve before the next round of precipitation begins on Monday.

I can't imagine what it's like at the higher elevations today. I'm sure it's beautiful, and I'd love to check it out, but the road conditions are less than ideal at the moment. (not to mention the fact that my snow gear doesn't fit right now!!) I'm sure they'll have the roads clear by this afternoon...It's going to be a big weekend for the ski resort and a much needed boost to the local economy.

Although it's a bit overwhelming to be living in it, it is a relief to know California is finally accumulating some snow pack. Drought is a constant here, and it remains to be seen whether or not this winter will help alleviate the severity of the current situation.



Thursday, January 21, 2010

Stormy Weather

If you live in California, you are experiencing this series of storms one way or another right now. At our house, 5000 feet in the Central Sierra, the first wave of storms has created an accumulation of just over 24 inches of snow in 48 hours. Poor Jason has been shoveling like a madman, trying to keep the vehicles and walkways clear just in case we have to leave in an emergency...I'm not feeling as though birth is imminent, but I suppose it's a good idea to be prepared.

While Jason handles the heavy work, (and I will pick up the slack in a month or so, I promise!) I'm keeping myself busy cleaning, organizing, rereading childbirth books, and preparing meals for the freezer to be used after the baby arrives.

Jason is officially on vacation now, and it's been nice having time alone together. I am 38 weeks pregnant now. We have finished our childbirth classes, and we think we are well stocked with all of the baby supplies we're going to need in the immediate sense. (we hope!)

At this point, we're feeling very prepared and suddenly time is moving very slowly! Nine months passed by in a flash, but the last week crawled at a snail's pace...We're both maintaining a positive attitude, though...

Hope you are all staying warm, dry, and cozy! Love, N



Our house yesterday before the wind and snow created periodic white-out conditions.


Us enjoying a break in the weather this morning. More snow is falling now and is expected well into tomorrow. Even our coastal born cat Annie is adjusting to the snow after three winters in the Sierra. (well, she doesn't love it, but she's spending more time outside than in the past. Can't blame her...we have mixed emotions about the snow, too)



Sunday, January 3, 2010

Christmas

Hope everyone had a pleasant holiday season! We enjoyed a quiet Christmas at home along with our good friend Andrew who was visiting from the coast. It was a very relaxing weekend. We slept late, watched Christmas movies, ate, laughed, and ate some more...very nice! Happy New Year everyone!