Snow!

Our first snow of the year (we missed RI's first).  I love how pretty it looks, especially on the evergreens.  Christmas feels more like Christmas with cold and snow.  St Augustine was pretty all dressed up for the season with lights but my heart rejoices with a white Christmas.


Of course snow was way  more fun when the kids were younger.

                                                Dan, Scott and Kevin 2005

                                                                Scott 2005 (He loved that hat!)

                                                                    Kevin 2005

The backyard in Cumberland has a hill.  Moderately steep and chock full of trees and rocks of all sizes, it was a favorite spot to sled.  They all survived with no injuries.  
                                                                Thomas 2015

                                                            Maddy 2015

                                                                    Scott 2015

                                                                Scott 2015

                                                                    Kevin 1999

                                                Peter, Kevin and Megan 2001

                                                                Megan on Rupert 2015

                                                                The best man and groom
                                                                Dan and Kevin 2005

                                                                        Megan 2004

A productive day.  I finished all 8 drawers of the bureau and both sides.  The last side kicked my butt.  I am planning on taking the weekend off and giving my shoulders and wrists a break.  But it's looking good!



"Just" the top and front remain.  

After a quick nap, the rest of the day was spent cooking for Sunday's dinner.  Veggie lasagna, broccoli, rice, cheese casserole and cornbread.  Gifts are wrapped and ready to go.  Last minute appetizers are all that remain.  Which means tomorrow we can have fun!  The plan - ice skating at Frog Pond!




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