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We had a little surprise this morning when we woke up

By Todd Clark - Retired

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

February 16, 2011 06:09 PM

It was 8am, we were getting up late as we decided to watch a movie after the kids went to bed, but when we walked out our bedroom door, we knew there was something different. We had our twelve year old daughter standing there all excited saying, “In the sun he melted, melted, in the sun he melted…”

Once there was a snowman

That is from a song they learned when they were in primary at church called, “Once there was a snowman”. So, we knew we clearly had a snow event on our hands during night or early morning and the kids weren’t going to miss out on this one! (One of the advantages of homeschooling)

Onlooker watching the building of the snowman

So, out they went, they have built their snowman and they even had an onlooker watching them from the fence. I do have to say they did a pretty good job, but now it is time for school kids, sorry.

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When I was an executive with a trucking company, snow was a 4 letter word. My kids suffered. I love snow now!

Feb 16, 2011 06:27 PM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

I don't get snow as much now in Jacksonville Beach, FL as I did growing up in New Jersey; only miss it occasionally.

Feb 16, 2011 10:09 PM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Todd- I always enjoyed seeing the snow. It sounds like they couldn't wait to get outside to build the snowman.

Feb 16, 2011 10:29 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Todd, give me an address they can have as much of the stuff as they want. We're going to have it until May.

Feb 16, 2011 11:56 PM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Todd,

You're blessed, What a great way to start the day!

Bill

Feb 17, 2011 12:17 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Good for the kids! Let them enjoy their fun in the snow. School can start a little later in the Clark home today!

Feb 17, 2011 12:30 AM

Joe Kenny

Realty Executive Midwest - Darien, IL

Better Than Your Average Joe

Our snow is melting here pretty fast the last few days. But we still will have plenty for your kids to make a trip to my back yard.

Feb 17, 2011 12:47 AM

Retired from ActiveRain

Baker, OR

Do they get to go out and play in the snow during recess? We're expecting snow in Eugene on Sunday and Portland will get more snow too. They can build all the snowmen they want then.

Feb 17, 2011 02:10 AM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Great photo, brings back memories of my own kids years ago, now I am a Grandpa in waiting. I especially love the little one with the hat hanging over her eyes. Great time their lives, and yours. Cherish these years, they are gone before you know it.

Feb 17, 2011 02:20 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

You have made some great choices with the kids. Home schooling does give some major flexibility. Gerry #9 is right on...blink and they are all grown up. BTW, if you run out of snow, I'd be happy to mail you some. We are still buried out here!

Feb 17, 2011 03:29 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

I haven't seen snow for 10 years ... home schooling is so great, I wish it was popular when I was a kid.

Feb 17, 2011 04:28 AM

Nancy Conner

Olympia, WA

Olympia/Thurston County WA

Cool photo! I thought sure when I woke up this morning there would be snow in the yard - but nothing :) Maybe tonight.... (although I would be happy with spring too)

Feb 17, 2011 09:10 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

That is neat to be able to that on the way to school and have it around. :)

Steve

Feb 17, 2011 02:18 PM

Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528

Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY

Real Estate Salesperson

Todd, great photo. My kids always loved the snow and as long as there wasn't much to shovel, I enjoyed it too. But, this year we're having an over abundance. I'm soooo ready for spring!

Feb 17, 2011 02:21 PM

Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC

Selling the Upstate since 1989

You are so lucky!! I miss those days with my kids when they were young.. you are so smart to take advantage of your time with them!! those are the moments they ( and you ) will always remember.

Feb 17, 2011 03:10 PM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Your kids are so beautiful! You are giving them a well rounded education through books and nature! Kudos to you and your wife!

Feb 19, 2011 02:18 AM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Todd, that's a great photo of the kids all dressed up by the snowman!

Feb 19, 2011 06:24 PM

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