Snow flurries in Texas

It has recently turned cold here in Austin. Last week we were covering up the marigolds and shrubs in the front flower beds because we were experiencing freezing temperatures overnight. And then in the news they announced the weather forecast you rarely hear in Central or South Texas - Friday had a chance of snow... Local schools and businesses asked people to keep a watch on the weather forecast and be aware of possible delays, slow starts or closures. My local facebook friends were plotting a day inside with hot chocolate and Christmas movies. Snow in Texas! It was exciting! We had an ice storm in central TX three years ago and then there was a good snowfall here five years ago. So these 'precious' moments come few and far between. When Friday morning was just plain cold and with nothing to call home about, it seemed like the snowy forecast wasn't going to be so. Life went on as usual. I addressed some Christmas letters (if you're reading this you'll likely get one soon!) and upon finishing, got the girls ready so that we could walk to the mailbox before the mail carrier arrived. We bundled up, put on shoes, coats, hats and gloves then got Lexi in the stroller ready to leave. Savannah likes to help push the stroller most days. Then as we opened the door, we stepped outside to snow flurries. What luck! The girls and I were fortunate to be outside for the complete fifteen minutes that the Austin area saw snow last week. In the time that it took us to walk to the mailbox and then meander back home, the flurries were done and the sun was shining brightly again. Such is Texas weather! It didn't last long so we missed out on the pics but it was fun to have snow for a few brief moments and see the looks on my girls faces as they were taking it all in.