We woke up to 1" of fresh snow this morning, at least I think it's only an inch? The wind is swirling it around making it difficult to tell the exact totals. At times, depending on how hard the gusts are, it looks like we're in the middle of a blizzard. Then, just as suddenly, the wind will subside and it doesn't seem so bad. Until it all starts again a couple minutes later. It's a Monday tho, what did we expect!? Butter, the only one in our family that truly loves snow, is beside himself with joy:
This photo was taken in Dec of 08 but it could be after any snowfall. After an invigorating romp, he'll return to the warmth of the house, wet all over, with a snow encrusted face and little snow balls hanging on his underbelly. None of it fazes him. You can't help but smile, watching him bound thru it, push his face into it, kick it up behind him, etc. It almost makes you want to join in. I said almost. Watching him thru the window with a cup of hot cocoa is just as much fun for me....
My kind of girl! Actually, I tend to lean towards a hot steaming cup of chai with milk, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. The only thing better is the addition of an almond biscotti! (of which I've just eaten three!) ha.
Posted by: Shady Gardener | January 12, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Yum, that looks like a great cup of cocoa to enjoy on a snowy day! :) Your little 'Butter' is a cutie pie.
Posted by: Racquel | January 12, 2009 at 01:46 PM
My dog loves the snow too.
We should get some snow tonight, maybe 2-3 inches. Perhaps I'll have a cup of hot chocolate tomorrow while I watch the birds.
Posted by: Robin | January 12, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Brought a smile to my face because Butter it tooooo cute!
Posted by: tina | January 12, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Kathleen, Your cocoa looks divine! Cooks Illustrated perfect...I bet it was delicious. Now I am imagining Coal, the King Cat in the snow! Not a picture of joy like Butter's. Gail
Posted by: Gail | January 12, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Brrrrr! Butter's lovely fur coat is perfect for snow. Are you counting the days until spring?
Posted by: Val | January 12, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Auooow..how wonderful but hey Kathleen I'm trying to have a 'lean' January.
It looks absolutely yummie, mouth watering.
TYRA
Posted by: Tyra in Vaxholm | January 13, 2009 at 04:42 AM
Okay...two of my favorite things, hot chocolate and puppies. Gorgeous photos and how sweet he looks in the snow. :)
Posted by: Hilary Kanwischer | January 13, 2009 at 06:52 AM
That chocolate looks good. I had a cup earlier and you're right. The perfect drink on a cold January morning.
Great photo of Butter and the Chows in the previous post.
Marnie
Posted by: Marnie | January 13, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Yum on the biscotti Shady Gardener. That would have been good with the hot cocoa too! I really like Chai Tea as well and actually drink more of that then hot chocolate. We could snack together!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:20 PM
It was pretty tasty Racquel. Adding chocolate sprinkles and whipped cream really makes it more sinfully delicious!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:22 PM
That would be good Robin as long as it doesn't interfere with your photography! We want to see all your beautiful bird photos! :-)
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Awwww, thanks Tina. I think he's pretty cute too!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Ha. I'm imagining your cat in the snow too Gail ~ if he's anything like mine, it's not a pretty sight!
and thanks for the compliment on the Hot Cocoa ~ I don't drink it that often but when I do, I figure I may as well do it up right!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Am I ever Val! I bet we all are!!! If I had Butters coat, maybe I'd like winter more???
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Sorry Tyra!! I'm trying to have a lean January too but it's so hard to go "cold turkey" after all the delicious holiday food!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Thank you Hilary. I told you I could send you some snow!!!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Thanks so much Marnie.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 13, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Girl, you can even make cocoa look good! Yum.
Butter looks so cute in the snow. Ours love it too. There's something about snow that really energizes them.
Posted by: Darcy | January 16, 2009 at 02:01 AM
I think they like it because of their nice warm "coats" don't you Darcy?? and thanks about the hot chocolate. Come on over and I'll make you a cup!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 17, 2009 at 07:57 PM