A Wintery Day

A snowstorm and blizzard has hit town. Schools closed so Cassie was home today; Mark stayed home from UNL with her. I toddled out of the house at 8am, brushed snow off the van, and carefully drove the (usually) 10 min to work - got there at 8:45. My workday begins at 9am but I was really hoping to get there a little earlier than that!

UNL ended up closing at noon so Mark didn't have to take much vacation today. He helped our older neighbor across the street scoop the walk, and he scooped our walk several times. I also got home to find a festive porch - he'd strung lights along the railing.

The libraries closed early at 5pm. No Snow Days with the city, we have to take vacation. Downtown was empty but the snow was oh so pretty. Six inches of it had accumulated during the day.

Mark also peeled potatoes for supper. I got them cooked and mashed, and made a double batch of Favorite Meat (1 lb hamb, 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, 8 crushed saltines; form into patties; fry at 320, 5 min each side). Ymmm!

Full tummies, a warm house with electricity, and watching "White Christmas" with Cassie. The day ended pretty well!