Its Snowing - Finally

Long Johns, check. Gloves, check. Hat, check. Finally after a no (real) snow November, its really snowing. The hardest thing to grasp is the fact that only last week (right after Thanksgiving) it was near 55-60 degrees. This is still Vermont in the winter time, correct? Well I am very happy that the snow has decided to grace us with the wonderfulness of peaceful white.

I remember when I was growing up, we had enough snow to build forts and castles. I cannot remember the last time that was the case. Now days we wonder if we are going to have a white Christmas (or as I like to call it - Big Box Retail Day).

The dogs and I just got back from playing in the wonderful clean fresh air. It is really cold though. This picture is our town clerks office which is right behind our house (well not right behind). We walk down the road and around to what we consider a huge backyard. There is a great dog path that we walk every morning and night. Its the only way to get the craziness out of Phoebe. Once we get more snow, the paths will be ready to go snowshoeing. This year I hate to say we will not be able to take Eva. Being 12 years old her body just can't handle it. Mark will take her for a small walk before we go and then she will be able to have peace and quite from the youngins.

I love the winter weather, but for only a short time. By February/March I am ready to have the fresh smell of spring. See the rebirth of what was once dead.