Hibernation

After somewhat wishing we could play outside in the snow, Mother Nature seems to have complied. The combined efforts of yesterday's and today's snowfall have rendered me unable to distinguish between yard, sidewalk and street....despite my and some neighbor kid's best efforts to shovel yesterday. Reina got out to help as well, mostly scooping up snow and putting it back where I had removed it. We tried our best to make a snowman, but yesterday's snow just wasn't the packable kind, as you'll see from our diminutive little guy perched on the porch rail and decorated with cupcake sprinkles.

Today, we had planned to meet friends Ann and Brayden at an indoor playground to burn off some energy, however, since there was at least 1/2 inch of ice in between layers of snow on our driveway, (and Bill took the car with 4WD to work, I guess that's a priority), plans are off.

Other than vegging out in front of the tv, we may try some artistic exploration or just read some books. Fine by me. As I have no doubt often mentioned, I like cozy things and nothing is cozier to me than being surrounded by the quiet of a world filled with snow while staying warm and cuddly inside, with something hot to drink of course...and likely a book. Thank goodness we still have power, as many do not from the ice storm! I kind of wish we had a little sled for Reina, but then I'd have to pull it, also, we have nothing that resembles a hill.

That's all I've got for now, a busy day of doing nothing planned...hope the weather doesn't screw up anybody else's day too much!

Super Scooper...mittens stayed on for 30 seconds before being discarded.

Still having fun, mostly still warm.

"Go in, Mommy. Supa cold!"

Reina's 1st snow angel. She was a reluctant participant.

Little snow dude. We can see him out the dining room window.