Doug wrote a blog the other day about our snow.  People that have moved here from the north asked how often this happens.  We say, "Rarely, and never as early as December 10th."  I was rehearsing for the church Christmas program from about 5:30 to 9:30 pm that evening.  When I came out my car was covered with snow.  There was even snow as far south as Channelview, which is southeast of Houston.  Our city was quick to respond with sand on the bridges.  The next day was a beautiful sunny day, but still cold (for us).  Here is a picture of the frozen birdbath water:

This morning it was frozen again, and we saw about 9 little birds trying to drink from it.  However, today the temperature is supposed to get up to 65, so we will have an un-winter-like weekend.  Crazy Texas weather!  Doug will be glad to get back to golfing.

We had a light snow last night as you can see from the photo.  (Try clicking on the photo to make it larger.)  Around here this is a big deal.  It is very little snow but as far as I'm concerned this is a true Winter Wonderland.  The reason is that the snow melts away in just a couple hours and by next week the temperatures will be such that we can play golf again.  It's kind of fun to watch the reaction here about this very small snow fall.  One school system near the Houston area (about 80 miles from here) is closed today because of the snow and the resulting traffic problems in that area.

We have the Christmas lights up.  Notice that they are on the porch railing.  Very suitable for lights being installed by an older person.  I really don't want to get on a ladder to put up lights on the fascia around the house especially since some areas around the house have a difficult slope and would make it difficult to support a step ladder.  Here is a photo of the lights: