Long time, no see

So, after a VERY long hiatus, I'm starting 2013 with a new blog post. Some technological updates will hopefully make the whole experience run more smoothly on this end. The process became rather unworkable last year. In any case, we'll give this new setup a whirl and see how it goes.
Let's begin with Snow!
After believing  we would get through the season without any snow,  last Friday we watched the endless rain turn to sleet and then to huge, drifting flakes. The girls began their naps with green and woke to a winter wonderland. It got dark too early to enjoy the outdoors that night, but the next morning we were treated to dazzling whiteness with the sun shining and the trees covered in snow. Our neighbors were kind enough to share their sleds, and both girls loved it. "Again!" says Sophie. As I write this, there are only patches of white remaining, but the fun memories remain.