2.02.2011

Iccccy Collld

Yesterday it was 75 degrees. We played at the park in short sleeved shirts.
Today is was 18!
EIGHTEEN! That's a 57 degree change!
And since we're normally known as a warmer place, it's hard to believe that it really is cold outside because there's no snow or ice to show for it, until I saw this:
Someone left the sprinklers on in the bank parking lot by our house. And the icicles were gorgeous.
Leaves and stems were encased by the frozen water.
Even single blades of grass.
Just hearing the jeweled grass crunch under my feet was beautiful. And so was the sight of my butt sticking up in the air as I crouched down on the cold grass, munching blades with my knees to take this photo, while cars continued to drive by to the bank and HEB. The photo is always worth it.
I hope you're staying warm wherever you are!

11 comments:

Lexie & Sharrid said...

Even here in AZ, the highs are in the 30's, unheard of. Along with it is a bitter cold wind.

Those pictures of mother nature are absolutely beautiful though...it really is gorgeous to look at.

Kasey said...

Negative 10 here in Arkansas tonight. And I thought we lived in the South! :O

We had an ice storm that did that to the plants two years ago. It was gorgeous!

La La Land said...

Crazy to think we are having the same weather!!! That grass looks magical. Great shots!

Becky said...

oh my goodness! That's just crazy. That ice is just fantastic looking though.

Kate said...

that's rad, and thanks for the image of you taking the photo...i needed that.

Kam Belly Soup said...

dude that is crazy! really pretty though.

Saunja said...

Ooooh, those pictures are so pretty! I think it's been SUPER cold everywhere this week. It's been -5 here.

Sara said...

those pictures are amazing!

Jean said...

I love icy plants!!! Gorgeous. We had the same thing here in Tulsa - warm, springlike weather, followed by FREEZING cold!!

Camille said...

cool pics...cool pics! seriously, your photography is beautiful!

Delia said...

Yikes...that is ICY! I love how you make ordinary life so beautiful. :)