The Season’s First Snow

The first storm of the season has left us with about 6-8 inches of fresh, light snow. I had the dogs out around 6 this morning, and the snow was still falling, although not as heavily as last night. A beautiful reminder that winter begins on Monday, and Christmas week is upon us as well!

My plans for the day will begin with a hike with the dogs, but I don’t know if the little one will be able to forge ahead through the deep snow! Then, I will drop off the dogs and grab my cross country skis and head out for a few miles. Cooking today includes an apple spice cake so the house smells good, and a pot of sauce with meatballs for Sandy (Organic Prairie free-range beef). What have you got planned for this special day?

Revel in the beauty of the winter time, even if you don’t like the cold temperatures. It is so spectacular outside when the snow is fresh and white, and the birds are on the feeders, and the red cardinals in the Hemlocks look like candy! Bundle up your kids and grab the dog and take a snowy hike—even if it is only around your yard. Kick snow, make snow angels and let the child inside of you OUT! Work your muscles by pulling the kids on their saucers and sleds. This is a beautiful day to take advantage of, so on with your snow boots!!

It’s a great day to dust off the crock pot and fill it with beans and vegetables for a great hearty soup or stew. The house will smell delicious, dinner will take care of itself, and you can free yourself to shovel, play and romp.

There is no excuse to ignore this day!! Too much time shopping needs to be tempered with good, old-fashioned snow play! Go on, get out there!

Enjoy!

Diane