My very own snow pasta machine.

Fallen ice cathedral.

First of all, this photo of Bella. She is living up to her name don’t you think?

Yesterday the dogs had a great time playing and romping in the snow and I had an equally great time photographing them. See for yourself!

Here is Bella being herself.

Bella says “Look at me! I can be a rearing horse.” And I am just thinking stay in the frame Bella, please.

Hailey says to Bella “I can roar snow at you, look out!”

“Catch me if you can Bella,” says Hailey!

Hailey makes her getaway.

The snow has stopped, the sun is out and we have gorgeous blue skies this morning. But, we also have 9 inches of fresh, fluffy snow (not snowman-making snow!) and a temperature of 11 degrees F at 9:00 a.m. With the wind that’s blowing the wind chill factor is probably close to zero. Not very nice outside right now. I must admit, I do love winter but even I am getting just a tad bit tired of bitterly cold temperatures and yes, snow. I can’t believe I just admitted to being tired of snow. Me? The ultimate “I Love Snow” Girl? But there you have it.

Bella, on the other hand, thinks the snow and cold are just normal. She doesn’t really know any different. Look out, mom, here I come!

It’s a good thing we didn’t plan to eat outside on the deck tonight. Can you believe this???

The wind is blowing, it’s 17 degrees F and more snow is expected throughout the day. Yes, winter still rules.

More photos to come later after I am brave enough to venture outside well bundled up!

P.S. Just a note on the photo in my last post. I did have one person ask just what the tree was reflected in. It was my wine glass filled with white wine, of course! Purely a happy accident that the glass, which was sitting on the stand next to the couch, happened to capture the tree’s reflection.