My husband had never been west of the Mississippi until we were married. So, needless to say, he had never seen real snow. Sure they get snow flurries in North Florida every ten or so years, but that doesn't count. In fact, much of the snow seen in the South can't compare to a Colorado snow. That was why it was so much fun to take him in the dead of winter. However, we were completely unprepared, seeing as living in South Florida doesn't require snow gear. As soon as we got into town, we hit the local Walmart and gathered what we could to help keep us warm. We ended up with athletic pants to wear over our jeans, so they would stay dry. I purchased a pair of pink snow boots for $3; he wore his work boots from home (which were supposed to be water proof, but I don't think he took in mind that snow can get in the boots and melt). I could only find thin cotton gloves and he found some wool mittens which made for dexterity challenges. To top it off, we purchase a warm ski cap for him and an ear headband cover-thingy for me. So, we were finally all bundled up and could play like kids in the snow... if only we could walk through it!
