I woke up early this morning with the intentions of going to the grocery, but light snow started to fall and I soon realized that the winter storm that was scheduled to arrive in the afternoon was upon us. I didn't have the heart to bundle everyone so early for a trip so far from home. We aren't totally out of supplies and only in need of a few things, really. I put a beef roast into the oven so that it will be done by supper time. My husband had the day off, so we declared this an "official snow day."

So, the boys and their Dad bundled up and set out for the big hill with sleds to have some snow fun. With as many layers as our youngest had on, I certainly hope he didn't fall along the way! I suppose it's hard to resist the beautiful, powdery snow. Not so for me. I'm quite content to sit here, with my cup of hot coffee and nice warm sweater around my shoulders. I think the chickens share my opinion of the weather, as I haven't seen a single one peek out of their house all day! They have updated the forecast and I think we're expecting about six inches instead of three.

Other than watching the snow fall, I added some carrots and potatoes to the roasting pan and started looking through my cookbooks for an extra special cake recipe for my sister's birthday Saturday. I've also done a bit of "window shopping" online for a pretty pattern of everyday dishes. I'm in need of a new set and I haven't seen what I'm looking for just yet. I looked at the Caterer's set from Pottery Barn. It's just classic white, but comes in a set of twelve. I really prefer a pattern, though the number would be nice for large dinners.

The snowmen returned with red faces and the need to thaw out and have supper. By then, the house smelled wonderful! They shed their layers and hung all of their gloves, scarves and such by the fire, all the while laughing hysterically about the afternoon they had. My husband showed me video proof of why a man his age has no business on a sled! A neighbor dropped by briefly after supper and then went carefully on her way home. We played a few rounds of "Apples to Apples" and laughed a lot. We placed a pan on the deck to catch some fresh snow for ice-cream. 

As evening falls, the snow continues to as well, so we'll just stay in our home in the woods by the fire, and let it.