The Snow That Brought Me to Tears

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The use of my clotheslines feels so far away.

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With last week's sneak peek at Spring, I realized I was going to need a pair of boots that would get me through the rainy muddy season of walking a dog a few times a day. The Bogs seemed to fit the bill -- waterproof and warm (my feet are always cold). I had to swallow hard the price, but I should get lots of use from them.

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::  Waiting

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I will miss you sweet clementines as your season comes to an end.

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A Well Spent Birthday

To celebrate my 43rd birthday, Paul took the day off from the office.  After teaming up to get A & C off to their schools we plotted out the day.  We would combine driving over to Bedford to check out training classes for Neko at American K9 Country with a walk around Pulpit Rock Conservation Area.  The weather was perfect - blue sky, temps in the 20's and no wind.  The trails were easy, although I could have used my yaktrax in a few spots.  The place had a totally different look in the winter.  

 

The day ended with my favorite meal, The Barefoot Contessa's Baked Shrimp Scampi -- better than a restaurant meal.  It was a wonderful day of fresh air, moving my body, good food and being with the man I love. 

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Neko is shedding his winter coat - EVERYWHERE!  Daily brushing is a must.  Wearing black fleece is not.  If I knew how to spin fleece I would spin this.  It's as soft as angora.

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Currently reading:

Cavedweller
The Flexitarian Table
Empowering Underachievers

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And the snow keeps getting deeper.

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Following my three boys through Fox Forest.

Snowshoing in Fox Forest

After dropping Alix off for her weekend with Grammie and Granpa, the rest of us strapped on our snowshoes (not Neko) and explored the winter woods of Fox Forest State Park.  Most of the trail we picked had not been traveled on since the last big snowfall.  Paul and Neko took the lead making it a bit easier for Chance and I to follow.  It was a beautiful morning to be out.  Chance was a trooper.  He seemed to be enjoying himself chattering all the way.

The Big Foot Pose

An ice-cold drink.

Taking a well deserved break.

Chance found this shelter along the trail.  He thought it would be a cozy place to wait out a storm.

 The only evidence that I was along for the snowy walk.

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More S _ _ _

The meteorologists were predicting a huge snowstorm.  So big that schools and business announced they would be closed the day prior.  Paul's office included.  While we did get snow it was nearly as much as the 14-20" we prepared for.  I was glad Paul was home to help with the shoveling and to rake the roof.  Chance and Neko played in the ever growing snowbanks.

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snowy toes