Snow in the South

While we’ve gotten one fairly big snowfall this year (ten inches), some areas of the south have exceeded our totals.

Whereas our Christmas was barely white, we saw more snow as we traveled through Southwest Virginia into Eastern Tennessee. Relatives in Huntsville, Alabama also have been hit more than once by snow this winter (2010-2011).

Snowy Holly

Holly in the Snow

Snow on Holly Bush

This American Holly shot is from the December 5th snowstorm. I probably let the snow build up a little too much before taking the picture…

Sprig of Holly in the Snow

My wife and I planted a few holly shrubs, thinking deer would not eat the prickly leaves.  In the winter, when there is not much else green around, deer have really gone after them.