On Tuesday, a snowplow was my alarm clock.
It wasn’t our first snow of the season, but it felt like a significant storm nonetheless. I pulled on my ski socks, tugged my wool hat over my ears, and beckoned my little Yeti to join me on a winter-white adventure.
We had the trail to ourselves, despite following footprints of earlier risers. The sun and clouds took turns overhead and glittering ice crystals fluttered to the ground from heavy tree branches. Hiking in snow is an awesome workout- I knew I’d be sore tomorrow. My steps made a muffled crunch in the new snow and Cholula grew a snow beard. There is something exhilarating about exploring a snowy trail with a happy dog. If I had a tail, it would have been wagging, too.
My favorite part of playing in the snow is coming home to a toasty fire and a hot mug of tea, listening to my dog’s satisfied sighs as she lays by my side. The snow has mostly melted now, Utah’s November sunshine winning this battle. But I know that, ultimately, the snow will win the war. At least until May…
Cheers to the snow days to come.
the usual bliss 
Love the one photo with the pup and his snow beard – ha! Your pup is an all weather loving dawg. Beautiful Captures – Happy Weekend:)
She is a happy (spoiled) girl!
Nah, NEVER – ha! A happy pup makes for a happy family life:)
Looks like you got a smidge more than we did over here on the Western Slope! Isn’t it a good feeling waking up to the snow plow? I remember being in elementary school, when snow days were still a “thing,” and hoping and praying that the weather man was right in his prediction for massive amounts of snow. When 5:00a rolled around and my little fourth-grade ears heard the plow dumping and scraping the stuff off the road, nothing could contain my excitement.
It looks like you had a beautiful snow day. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Love these pics, thanks xx
It’s so beautiful! I know, we’ll get tired of it in a week, but I’m looking forward to white snow 🙂
Ours is already gone- but I know it’s coming! Feels like the right time- I’m ready!