We always have wind in our area, but when we get snow and wind, it's never good. On Christmas Eve, we got both. Our kids were lucky to make it out. Christmas morning, Jeff and I had promised to deliver a Christmas gift that our grandkids had bought for their parents clear back in July. We had it in one of our basement bedrooms, covered with a big quilt. We loaded it up on Christmas Eve...I broke the tree stand on my basement tree trying to move it so we could bring it up the stairs in back. So I had to lay the tree down and just leave it. The wind and snow were terrible, but we got it out there, covered in my pickup, then backed into the shop so we were ready to go the next morning. We were really wondering whether to try going to Albion or not Christmas morning (in the dark), but Jeff felt like we couldn't disappoint the kids. So we thought our best bet would be that state highway...to the north of us. Terrible. Cars off the road, and I noticed something in front of us through the clouds of snow...we were really hitting them trying to break through...a white van...in our lane...just left...no flashers, no park lights, nothing! We were so lucky that I happened to notice it. Anyway, with every drift, we were thinking...we should turn around and get home while we can...but kept going. When we finally made it to Burley, it was much easier the rest of the way. It was so much fun to see the Jone's family open all their gifts. Thanks for letting us be a part of that.
My mother fixed Christmas dinner, but only about half the people showed up. Too much snow. Friday was awful also, but finally on Saturday the snowplows came by. Our 4-wheeler with the blade and chains on the back tires worked wonderfully though. Had an awesome Christmas. Thanks to everyone!
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