Having a blast!! (arctic, that is)

Last week we had winter here in North Texas!!  For the first time anyone can remember, everything completely shut down--schools, businesses, city governments, Mama's Daughters' Diner(!!) for 4 consecutive days.  Driving and walking were treacherous.  Parking lots were like skating rinks.  Our entire region was glazed with slick ice until Saturday, when temps finally climbed above freezing and the thaw began.  Right now we're in good shape, but there are predictions of more "wintry mix" Tuesday night into Wednesday.  I feel like I need to wake up and realize moving to Texas was all a dream a la Bobby Ewing--we still live in New York State, right?

                                        Skating, anyone?

                             Millie LOVES the cold and snow!

                        Nanook of the North with her sled dog

                      Who needs blush when it's 18 degrees?

                          Of course a cold, icy day requires Starbucks.

But driving can be hazardous.  We have front-wheel drive and were okay, but there were lots of cars and trucks spinning and fishtailing.

                                                 WHITEOUT!!!

              Staying cozy and warm inside, looking out back.

             View of our neighbor across the street through the snowstorm.

So beautiful.  So cold.