While some people waited for the recent winter snow to melt, others relished the opportunity to have a little fun and show off their creativity. Snowmen of all sizes, shapes and varieties popped up in front yards throughout the region following the winter storm called Pax. Casey Cochran along with wife Kacey Cochran and children Sidney, 14, and Wade, 9, built a Valentine’s Day-inspired snowman in front of their Gainesville home the day before the holiday.