Some people dread the snow. It has to be shoveled and it's awful to drive in but when it comes on a weekend when you don't really have to leave the house for anything special what's not to love about it? Last night just after dinner as we settled into our snug for the night we watched the rain turn to snow for the first time this year. Giant snowflakes fell like feathers glistening in the glow of our front porch light. I don't know when it finally stopped snowing I just knew It would be beautiful outside when I got up today. And, it was!
Boz and Max went out to shovel and took a walk about around the garden and then a short trek on the trails in the woods across from our house.
The raised beds look pristine under a bright blue sky letting dapples of light through the trees.
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He's giving Boz, " the look ". Corgis are bossy in the most charming way! I swear this dog can talk me into just about anything with just a glance.
Later in the morning I went out to check on the girls!
They needed fresh food and water and all were accounted for. They are all done molting and have their new feathers in for winter.
The green house has survived Hurricane Sandy and the Nor' Easter that followed her. It's also held up very well in high winds so far due to the fact that Boz anchored it down very well when he put it up last year.
I agree I love snow when I don't have to shovel it or go out in it.
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Hi Gill,
DeleteYes, it's quite beautiful when all you have to do is look at it! :) Today my car must be uncovered cuz the frig is bare!
SMILE - I wouldn't mind rolling in your snow to cool down a bit. Glad your dogs got a romp outside. Love Leanne
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DeleteWonderful photos ! Oh Max you and Miggs would just so get along you are both very much a like especially with all fours to the sky Miggs has no dignity at all lol ! I to love when it freshly snows and all is quiet and pretty ! Have a wonderful and Happy New Year !
ReplyDeleteMax says to tell Miggs Happy New Year and if he had a tail he would wag it at her!!! Oh, he says she can come and play anytime!
DeleteIt certainly does make the world look clean and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEspecially before it starts to melt...Happy New Year Teresa!
DeleteIt snowed here today,but didn't stick. We get snow and if it does stick it is gone by the next day. I would love to get a good two feet and have it last for at least 3 days. I know I wouldn't get more then that.
ReplyDeleteWe have those days too Michelle... then we also have snow that can stay frozen until March... I'm hoping that's not the case with all of this snow! Happy New Year to you and yours!
DeleteWhat fun! I love all of the photos. My Ella loves the snow as much as your Max. Your raised beds look so classy. I just love them. Thanks for sharing your walk. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie! I always enjoy your snowy photos too! Our kids don't play in the snow anymore... Neither of them like being cold! LOL But, Max loves it!
DeleteHappy New Year to you and yours!
The snow is beautiful and Max melts my heart. He reminds me of my childhood corgi, Stratford. I'd love to pin a picture of him to my "Sweet Corgi" board, if you didn't mind. He is so sweet. Happy New Year!
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Hi Karen,
DeleteOf course you may pin Max! I need to add a few to my Corgi board too now that you mention it! Happy New Year!
The pictures are lovely! We rarely get snow here, and it is a wet snow when we do get it. It may be pretty to look at, but makes such a mess!! Enjoyed your pics that is all the snow that I need!!
ReplyDeleteSo, true... it does make mess especially the longer it stays around! Happy New Year!
DeleteI'm jealous of you, Max! I've never seen snow even remotely like that before. It looks like you had a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to have discovered your blog! And I really loved that one pic with the trees behind Max. It's perfect.
Kristin
Happy New Year Kristin and Welcome!Blessings to you and yours in 2013!
DeleteMax is just the cutest! I love all the photos of him in the snow. So precious! I like how the raised beds look covered in snow.
ReplyDeleteYour chickens are adorable. I see you have a golden-laced wyandotte. My Buttercup who just recently passed away was a GLW. They are such a sweet and beautiful breed!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Tammy! It's been great getting to know you in blog land! Many blessings in 2013!
DeleteYour garden covered in snow looks so peaceful and beautiful. No snow for us here in So. CA but thanks to you and other bloggers I can enjoy it too. Wishing you all the best in the New Year. Looking forward to following your blog again in 2013!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Thank you for the visit Carla! So nice to have you join us again in 2013! I look forward to keeping up with you too! Blessings in the coming year!
DeleteSuch cute puppy pics and beautiful snow shots!
ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie isn't he? LOL! Happy New Year Lisa Lynn!
DeleteIsn't it amazing how a fresh coat of snow can change everything into a wonderland? And yes it is always much nicer when you can enjoy and not have to really function in it. Happy New Year.
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Hi 3 Beeze! Happy New Year... many blessings to you in 2013!
DeleteDeb
Hello Deborah,
ReplyDeleteI have mentioned your wonderful blog in a new post! Happy New Year!
http://theredeemedgardener.blogspot.com/2013/01/top-10-for-2012-and-thanks.html
Hi Clint! I just popped over to see what you are up to! Thank you for mentioning Dandelion House in your post... Loved your look back at your first year in blogging... My how you've grown! Happy New Year to you and yours!
DeleteDeborah
ReplyDeleteI love snow too!
Your photos are gorgeous.
Thank you! I just love your pillow shams! So cute and oozy!
DeleteYour pictures are just beautiful...we are still waiting for some snow here in the upper Midwest. Your dogs are precious! It seems you have quite a full life!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and look forward to following you in the New Year! :)
XO,
Jane
Welcome Jane! So nice to have you join us! I've been by to visit you too and am now following to keep up with you in 2013! Happy New Year!
DeleteWell.. we don't see much snow in our parts. HAHA. I do love it when I happen to be in the opportunity to be a part of a snow! That Max is simply handsome and he would likely talk me into anything as well! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Lynnie! It's been very cold here so the snow is still here! I hope it doesn't stay until March like in previous years... That really interferes with getting an early start in the garden! :)
DeleteThis is such a wonderful post, Deborah. I enjoy seeing your pups out in the snow playing and having such a good time. I love the snow, but, I don't have to get out and gather eggs. I often see it from the my kitchen window.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling a bit guilty right now. Yesterday, I flew to sunny San Diego for the birth of my grandbaby. He hasn't made his debut yet, but we are expecting him any daya.
Have a blessed new year, my friend...and, thanks for hosting each week.
Carolynn xxx
Happy New Year Carolynn! Oh, what fun... a new grand baby and warm sunshine... sounds like the perfect way to start a new year to me!
DeleteEnjoy! xo Deb
Happy New Year to you! The snow is beautiful and your dog is adorable. I wish we had snow here in Texas!
ReplyDeleteOh I just loved this post - we live in Montreal and we got quite the snowfall last week - 18 inches in one day ( a record even for us )
ReplyDeleteYour newest friend ( follower )
Would love to have you drop by when you have the chance
Hugs,
Suzan
Hi Deborah Jean, it's so nice to meet you! Thank you for becoming a follower on my blog. I just read your first post, so I'm commenting here...but I'm going to go back and go through more of your blog - it looks so charming! Your dogs are so pretty; I love their coloring. In the first photo, your dog almost looks like a fox!
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