My Day in Numbers

7... preschool students in my classroom
6... water balloon ice balls we played with today
18... outside temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
23... minutes to get ready to go outside
0... "real feel" temperature with the wind blowing
17... minutes we played outside in the snow
134... things I need to get done this afternoon
1... tired teacher who had fun outside today

Winter Blossoms

Living in northern Minnesota, you never know what our weather will bring. We've enjoyed a beautiful spring. Temperatures were in the 70s (Fahrenheit) in March. Lakes were open and snow was completely gone by April.


Until today.


Yes, it is May 7th. It has been snowing all day. As disheartening as it may be, the white blanket covering the ground creates a beautiful canvas on which the flowers' vibrant colors pop. I may not be too crazy about seeing snow in May, but at least we know it won't last long. Here's a glimpse of the beauty surrounding us on this frosty, wintry, unpredictable northern Minnesota spring day.

Wordless Wednesday--Winter Wonderland Style

Winter Wonderland

A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight

Walkin' in a winter wonderland...

It is definitely a winter wonderland here in northern Minnesota. The snowstorm is over and I’m enjoying a day off school. I woke up to bright sunshine and a beautiful, clear blue sky. Perfect for picture taking I thought. Now to battle the cold. I laced up my boots and trudged through the fluffy snow, in drifts over my knees. My eyes were watering because of the cold, bright day, and my tears started to freeze! The fresh air felt good, though. It’s so beautiful with the sun beaming down and making everything glisten like diamonds. It looks like a scene from a Christmas card.

Some things I experienced while outside for a few minutes:

The chickadees were at the feeder again,

storing up food for insulation against

the cold, -10 degree weather.

The bright sun created beautiful shadows

stretching across the blanket of untouched snow.

My mom was busy shoveling snow around the house,

and I caught her having fun... no explanation necessary.

Beautiful ripples in the snow were evidence
of the wind from this storm.