A Winter Wonderland...

A foot of snow in Dallas, Texas?! Unheard of. But that's what some areas have experienced over the past 24 hours. The National Weather Service said a record 12.5 inches of snow fell within 24 hours in Dallas. Our little plot received 8 inches...which to us is more or less a blizzard. Even though she doesn't know it, Riley will be lucky if she sees this kind of snow again in these parts for many, many years to come (if ever). It has been a truly beautiful sight to behold, and the snow has been pure powder...unlike the icy mix we normally get in the South whenever it snows (or sleets).

Her reaction to the snow was a bit mixed. She really liked to see it, and seemed to like standing out in it while it was coming down. But touching it or standing in it? Not so much. But like any kid, young or old, she was not happy when it was time to come in out of the snow.
I built her first snow man, but she wasn't all that into him. At that point in the day she was pretty much over the whole deal.

Today was also her 15 month check-up with her pediatrician. After our last update the plan was to have tubes put in to her ears in just three days. Today was music to our (and Riley's) ears when Dr. Kaplan checked her ears and said they were "perfect". So for now at least, the tubes are down the tube. We may end up doing it later, but no need to jump to that extreme just yet if the ears are clear.


She weighed in at 24 lbs (70th percentile), and measured 32 and 3/4 inches (above 95th percentile). Her length/height continues to be literally "off the charts" according to the Doc. It was also shot day again today. Never a good thing, but surprisingly she calmed down much more quickly after these two than in the past. No more shots until November...so that's a relief for all at least. All in all, it has been a very good day.

(C0smo in the snow)

(Tony Snowmo)