I’m grateful, that when I get up in the morning to a door with a quarter-inch of ice on the window, that we’re snug and warm inside…
I am grateful that the house has other entrances, so that the 4-foot drift at the back steps can melt on its own…
(See the little ‘bump’ between the urns? That’s Angel’s wagon…)
I’m grateful for tractors with plow blades, and a husband who knows how to use them.
And will spend an entire day plowing, to get us out, even when he has an awful cold.
For old dogs, who act like puppies in the snow.
She’s not waiting to come in, by the way. She wants me to come OUT with her.
For Grandkids, and snowmen…
For the beauty of the day.
No denying it. It was beautiful.
It looks really beautiful and glad all are able to appreciate it – even if it is a bit inconvenient:)
Pain in the ass to deal with it, but looking for the beauty makes it bearable!
You are a wonderful woman to see so much beauty and appreciate it – some people would be negative (not me!) and I’m glad you’re warm and safe.
If you don’t take the time to focus on the beauty, it’ll overwhelm you. I’m sore, and cold, but not beaten-down!
Stunning amount of snow…I wish that amount was in our mountains. We had an inch last night… pathetic compared to yours
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As much fun as it is to watch the Little One play in it, I wish it was in your mountains, too!
White stuff everywhere! Just lovely.
Wanna come play, California Girl?
So glad to hear you’re all warm and cozy after the storm. Did you lose power? I saw the news coverage from Providence and the storm looked fierce. Back in 95 when I lived there our “big” snow was about 18″. It felt like life stopped for about 24 hours. It was beautiful when the skies cleared and I remember my daughter, then 3, having the best time playing in the deep snow off our deck. Enjoy!
The power was out to all of Newport County for about 18 hours. Happens a lot, down here in the swamp, so our generator is hardwired to the panel. When it came back, Angel did her Happy Dance, and ran around flipping light switches shouting, “IT WORKS! IT WORKS!”
Proviedence is still a huge mess – lots of the side streets didn’t get plowed in time, and now they’re covered in a couple inches of ice…
It really is beautiful, Marie! Glad you’re staying warm.
Thanks, Cathy. I had forgotten that Small Children will stay out in the snow until they turn blue, unless you drag them back in the house!
One of my very favorite times is when the snow stops and the sun and blue sky appear above all the white. Enjoy!
So true! It’s just as hopeful as a rainbow…
I have never seen snow like that, when it snows here it is light, well not here, it never snows here, but in the mountains. Even most of that is manufactured. I am in awe of it. I am also in awe of that last photo you posted, it almost looks surreal, there is a something really beautiful about it.
I loved hearing the things you are grateful for, I love you attitude about it all. Does Angel still love the snow?
Got to thank my husband for that last shot – he was passing the front door and shouted, “Grab your camera, you’re going to want to get this light!”
He was right…it’s one of the best I’ve ever taken.
Angel threw a fit every time I made her come in the house – even though she was shivering, and her mittens were soaked…so I think she still likes it.
That’ll last until she’s old enough to have to help shovel!
Your husband did well to let you know, so thank him for me.
I love what you said about Angel, oh to be that age.
It took him 9 hours total to plow us out…I’d say he’s a keeper!
That’s a great attitude, Marie. You’ve got plenty of snow, a Grandchild, a Husband with a snowplow, a dog — and power. Sounds like you’ve everything you really need. Enjoy this break in your routines. Made any snow angels yet?
Oh, yes…we spent quite a bit of time lying on the snow…or falling on it…or rolling in it…
You get the picture?
We should all make note of the things for which we are grateful. Please make sure John doesn’t overdo anything. I’m glad he has that big green tractor…. we have long been a family of John Deere equipment!! I hope that you are having fun and that Angel is, too.
Always, and in all things, be grateful.
We’re having a pretty good time
You have white and blue too!! Great to hear you are all safe and sound, even if the muscles ache from clearing the snow. Fabulous photos and fabulous spirit my friend !
Blue, white, and every shade of grey on the color scale!