What makes Boo happy??

Swimming in the Winter!!!

There really is nothing like it. I didn't say it is better than an 80 degree day at OOB but it certainly is a pretty wonderful way to relax in early Jan.

Sam and I took Sarah and 2 of her friends to swim last night. There is a hotel about a half hour from here that opens their pool and hot tub to the public (for a minimal fee). It is a great change of pace. We swam and relaxed for about 2 hours before heading home for a long winter's nap.

The temp hovered around 34 all day. Any day above freezing is a good day.

Snow Snow go away

A few weeks ago it all began. This pic was actually from the third storm of the season back on 12/13/007. It seems like it snowed every single day in December except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which turned out great for visiting.

This has been a crazy winter. Tonight's storm has Mr Snowman almost completely covered.
The trek to the outhouse

Following her own path back

"Oh Mom, when is this snow going to stop? I really am more of a warm weather dog"

The snow tunnels are starting to look like something out of "The Shining". And it's barely Jan 1. It's not GOING TO BE a long winter, it already IS a long winter.

Check out these crazy nuts. It's a wonderful fundraiser and I just may get brave enough by next year to take the plunge. Don't hold me to it though ok?