Wow what a pretty sight.  Natalie have you ever heard of place in just outside of Winchester called Shawnee Land?

Hi Katie.  I've heard of Shawneeland.  In fact, spent yesterday there showing properties and I have a listing there due to close this month!  It's a great, mountain lake community.  Do you have family/friends in the area?

Hi Natalie,

What beautiful photos! Please be safe if you have to venture out today. Looks like you still have power too! :)

Hi Suzanne.  In the course of creating this blog, feeding the kids and playing referee in my own house, the ice has melted significantly. How are you up in Mass?  Is the snow still accumulating? 

I agree, very beautiful photos. We don't get that kind of weather in Orlando (much).

Oh my Natalie, those are absolutely beautiful photos.  Keep yourself warm, enjoy the holidays and here's a cup of hot chocolate for you.

Those pictures are pretty! We don't get that much here in Alabama. I like it when it snows which that is very RARE also!

Natalie - Great photos!  I'm glad you didn't suffer anything more than possibly losing a beautiful birch tree.

Wow....that is amazing!  I haven't seen anything like that in a long time ...many years since I've been around snow or ice or cold :)

Steve - I'd take this over a hurricane any day!  We went through Isabel in Williamsburg and it wasn't fun. 

Julie - I told my husband some one sent me a cup of hot chocolate via my blog and he thought I was nuts!  Thank you, I'm much warmer now!

Kim - My kids just love snow and they don't feel there's enough of it here!  I'd love to have Alabama weather.

Hi Kathy.  I think you've read my meme and you know I'm a tree addict, so yes, that was a downer this morning.  Now, how are you doing in Delaware?  I'm sure you've got bad weather there...

Sally - Here's to many more years on the Island safe from snow, ice or cold! 

Natalie, those are amazing photos.  I have been in ice storms in my former life as a Yankee. and the aftermath is breathtaking.... Thanks for braving the cold to get these photos!
Ginger

Natalie,  Wonderful photos!   Winchester is a beautiful area! 

Those photos bring back memories of growing up in Wisconsin. I hope that everyone there is safe and damage from all of the ice was kept to a minimum. It is beautiful to look at, but can sometimes wreak havoc with landscaping and power lines. Stay safe and warm!

Ginger - You're right, the aftermath is breathtaking.  Glad you enjoyed the photos!

Kathleen- Thanks for the compliment on Winchester.  It is beautiful here.  Did you see any ice in Woodbridge?

John- Glad I could take you down memory lane!  Unfortunately, we did have people without power due to trees falling on power lines. 

Natalie-such beautiful photo's but I must admit they look very cold....today we experienced 31 degrees...I was waiting for the snow to fall.  I love summer year round.  Stay warm girl...  thanks for sharing...I love nature...

Hi Natalie, No we didn't get the snow and Ice that was expected, only rain.  This was very disappointing to my Daughter who I'm sure will revert back to the old tradition of wearing her pajamas inside out when the next forecast for snow is announced.  Once again thank you for the lovely pictures.  Happy Holidays to you! 

What beautiful photos.  The trees look magnificent!

Hi, Natalie  As beautiful as those pictures are, I would not want to be skating around on all that ice.  I can't imagine trying to commute to the office in that mess.  We just have snow to deal with, which compared to that, is a piece of cake.  Merry Christmas.

Midori - 31 degrees in Daytona Beach!  For some reason, it seems more offensive in Florida than it would here.  Here, winter comes on gradually, so it's easier to handle. 

Kathleen - What a cool idea!  I'm going to share that tradition with my kids and see what they think.  I'm sorry Woodbridge didn't get the weather she wanted.

Sal and Dawn - I'm glad you appreciate their magnificence!  Drop by and let me know if you end up posting any from your area up North of us!

Jessy and Kathy - I'd choose to drive in snow over ice any day.  The ice was gone by late afternoon.  Then, strong winds came.  We were fortunate the wind and ice made separate appearances!

Fabulous photographs, Natalie. Almost enough to make me miss Minnesota winters. On second thought, nawww. :)

Elizabeth - I can't imagine Minnesota winters!  Burr!  Virginia's not nearly as bad as Minnesota.  Must be why I love it here so much!