First Real New England Snow

Hello!

Well, well--welcome to New England! This weekend was our first "real" storm. David measured 9 inches outside, and we should get another 2 maybe.... Then sunshine, Monday and Tuesday.

The kids are in HEAVEN! I could not have predicted, Saturday, the number of: not just minutes, but HOURS they spent outside, playing in the snow. Teresa builds snow tunnels,




Kara makes snow angels with her buddy Isabel next door, and David has discovered that the neighbors pay pretty well for him to shovel their driveway and porches.

I, on the other hand, am in heaven when I watch it snow from the INSIDE, and I know that I do not have to drive anywhere. I already went to the grocery store this week, and we have enough gas in the cars. I love a storm on a Saturday!

(Frank looks like he's in heaven, too, in this shot, don't you think...)Side Note: I was relieved to see that the city plows these streets VERY well. They came through multiple times during the night, and again 2 or 3 times today.

There's absolutely nothing in the world as good as hot cocoa, after you've been outside playing in the snow.

Oh, and here's a treat for anybody who may be a little weary of the traditional "12 Days of Christmas." This is a creative version; these guys sing a capella--fun!

Have a wonderful Christmas week! Kari