Those two really flat bushes are my lilac bushes, luckily once the snow was shook off they perked up as did all of our young trees.
It did make me a little cranky in the morning. I didn't want to run in the snow and be cold.
After an hour spent helping my son clean and organize the mess that is his room I was hot and itching for a run.
The world I went out into was a little chilly, but I was perfectly dressed and found I LOVED the run. It made me miss winter running. There was very little wind and lots of fog. The picture below show how foggy it was, you can barely see the antelope staring back at me.
The flowers were so pretty all green and purple in the snow.
and the yucca about to bloom
I went early enough that the mud wasn't too bad on the road either, later when it warmed up some more the gravel roads got pretty sloppy.
There was no snow this morning when I got up, but it was misting rain. It is such a happy feeling on your face to run in. Tomorrow I think the sun is supposed to come out and I am looking forward to that! Three days of clouds and rain is about enough! I am ready for a little sunshine and putting my running skirt back on.
Snow at the end of May?! That is pretty special - even in the UK we don't get that (except the wild parts of Scotland). We're experiencing a heat wave after four weeks of cold and wet weather. Very odd. You're taking the weather in your stride though. And I love the antelope picture!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay...this is tripping me out! Two of my kids still have not SEEN snow in their LIVES...and y'all are getting snow Memorial Day weekend! LOL But yeah, the first time I saw snow I was 6 years old and it was July in Wyoming! I'm glad your lilacs are okay...I love lilacs :)
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Snow!! I love that it doesn't even faze you:) I'd rather run in cold than hot weather too! 50-55 is my perfect temperature!
ReplyDeleteI'd give just about anything to get to run in snow right now! It's 92 effing degrees here today with high humidity. Perfect for laying out and swimming. Not so perfect for running! haha
ReplyDeleteI love these freak summer snow storms. We get them in Calgary too. I know it isn't fun when planning outdoor events, but your pictures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am jealous! It is already so hot here--I'd take a good snowy run over a hot moisture-sucking one any day. Plus, we've already started to have issues with wildfires--the only thing I really dislike about living in the West. I hope I can come run in your area someday!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly! Snow???? It's muggy and disgusting here, but I'm not sure I want to trade it for a snow storm :)
ReplyDeleteWow oh my snow! Where do you live? I've been thinking about snowy days in the heat lately. As gorgous as this weather is, I miss those cool days where I'm not dying of heat. Glad to hear your lilac tree is okay...they are my favorite flower. :)
ReplyDeletethe white stuff in May...! I remember that...we get it once in a while in Quebec and people get really grumpy what it happens!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just crazy!
ReplyDeleteI'm more in shock about the pronghorn! I'd love to see one more than snow in May :) You also jinxed yourself. You're now going to have snow in July (but by saying that I may have opposite jinxed it...not really sure how that works... :) )
ReplyDeleteThats just plain crazy! PLEASE send the cold weather to Chicago.. Pretty please?!?
ReplyDeleteThat's craziness!!!! I bet the 40 degrees felt fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's just crazy to me!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is nuts. I have been whining about it being 95 degrees where I'm at, but I think I'd prefer the heat instead of snow.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I won't complain about the cold weather in Colorado anymore. I know we need the moisture but snow right now would just push me over the edge. I want warm summer weather!
ReplyDeleteThat might be the prettiest run ever. Love the spring flowers peeking through the snow. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and odd snow run so late in Spring!
ReplyDeleteI would trade our 93 degrees for snow and 40 degrees in a heart beat! I can't even imagine snow right now!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! Snow on Memorial Day weekend?! That's crazy! We are having 80-90 degree weather here! I spent the day at the pool yesterday! Wow the differences in climate are amazing!
ReplyDeleteSnow! And here I was fussing that we had temps in the upper 60's instead of the mid 70's. HA.
ReplyDeleteso crazy that you ran in the snow this weekend! but also...the pictures you took really capture the beauty of the moment:) Happy Memorial Day friend!
ReplyDeleteOur mountains got snow Thursday night. Break out the skis! :)
ReplyDeleteI miss those spring, um, summer snows that are beautiful for a day but gone the next morning. I think it is the perfect kind of snow day to have. One day long. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh lilac bushes, how I miss you. Please take a picture of them and bottle the smell to send to AZ. People here have know idea what they are missing. Lilacs are my favorite.
Nice! It is still May and we got snow in June last year! I think the most places around here need the water too! I love that you went to Cabelas to see the animals. We do that. And try on the silly fur hats, ride the ferris wheel and play the kick the soccer ball game. Do they have that at your Cabelas?
ReplyDeleteIt does look pretty but this would make me so grouchy!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so crazy! Good for you for getting out in it! I would have snuggled up in my bed and never gotten out if I saw snow in May:) My kids love to go to Cabelas to see the animals. They just built a new one about 45 minutes away from us. Before, the closest one was about 3 hours away so we didn't go very often.
ReplyDeleteThat's crazy, but also beautiful! As you know, I live in Wisconsin. And we have our fair share of snow and cold weather. (It's 50 here today and I LOVE IT!) That said, I don't like running in the snow. Just not my thing (as I'm not coordinated enough to not slip and fall!)
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