The coating of ice really is pretty. Of course, I probably wouldn't be saying that if our power was still out. Another ice storm was supposed to move through the area today but the temperature hovered at around 36 degrees so all of the precipitation fell in the form of rain. I'm definitely not complaining!
This is a photo of one of our bushes in the front yard. The ice is almost 1/2 inch thick. Luckily it coated only the trees and bushes but the streets, other than the overpasses and bridges, are clear. Unfortunately, it also coated the power lines which is why some people are still without power.
I'm once again reminded why I don't like winter...cold, ice snow, yuck! Even though it has been known to snow in March, and pretty heavily to boot, I jump for joy once we get through February because I know that spring is just around the corner. Maybe we'll be lucky and this will be the last storm of the winter. A girl can hope, right?!
The cold and ice inspired me to create a card with a "warm" feeling. What's better than hot chocolate on a cold winter's day! 
I used my new Like it a Latte set. I don't drink coffee so this is not a latte...it's a steaming cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top. It looks good enough to drink!
It's supposed to be super cold this week. We've been lucky so far so I guess I shouldn't complain. I'll just keep my sights on Spring and hope for the best.
-Melanie-
If you would like a taste of spring, we have it here in DC. Unbelievable, we have had our windows open for the last 2 days with temps in the high 60's; and believe it or not, some of the cherry trees are starting to bloom. I actually like winter, snow, and the cold and really wish some of it would come this way. However, since my sister has not had power since Friday and it isn't looking to hopeful that they will anytime soon, I guess I shouldn't complain.
Hope things get better there in St. Louis, we are thinking about you!
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | January 15, 2007 at 07:51 PM