February 8, 2009

SNOW!!!


The weather turned cold in Tucson this weekend after 80 degree weather the past week. We woke up to alot of snow on the mountains this morning. After church, we went for a Sunday drive up to the top of Mt. Lemmon and enjoyed driving in a real winter snow storm. We both agree that one blizzard a year is enough for us. The police blocked off the road and only let 4-wheel drive vehicles up the canyon. We had to show the police officer our 4-wheel drive switch to prove we really could continue on our way. We saw many people on the side of the road, sledding and shoveling snow into their truck beds. We didn't come prepared with a shovel, but we did take our camera and some great shots of the snow. Maybe next year we'll remember a shovel so that we can bring a truckload of snow back to our home.

The road was closed soon after we made it down


Yes, there is a ski resort close to Tucson!


The snow gatherers


A truck full of snow (and a very large snowman)

6 comments:

Jay and Emily said...

It's so pretty up there! I'm glad you got to experience a snow storm this year. :)

Dionne said...

That is so fun! At least you got your fill of "winter" :)

David and Amy said...

I love the truckbed with a snowman in it!

Jean Bean said...

Oh, that was a lovely post! It honestly seems like you and Charles just make any day and any event so much fun! Keep at it! :)

Grannie said...

Well, I am jealous you got snow!!

Get that corn out of your teeth, Harrie Carrie!

Lyle and Jaime said...

Seriously!?!? I didn't know it snowed in the Tucson area. It looks very pretty!