Frosty Stopped By Last Night

 Surprise, surprise.  After all these weeks of mild weather I woke up to a 

hard frost and 28 degrees.

 

 It was hard enough to look like snow.

 Notice Abbe.  She is so stained I don't think she will ever look clean again.

(Maybe when their blankets go on....).

I do believe some colder temps are going to become the norm.

 We've had a fire going since late morning and it has inspired lots of reading and rest.

My car has not left the driveway for days.

After making a second batch of ham salad from the Christmas Eve leftovers, I decided to throw the rest in a pot with some onions, carrots (there are still some out in the garden), 

green cabbage and potatoes.  A classic New England dinner.  Added some cider vinegar and a little brown sugar to get that flavor we like so much.

 The girls were tucked in by 5.  Maggie is still gimpy.

 The house felt very cozy when I got back in....

 Took a quick shower

 and fed the dogs.  As they are spoiled, at night they get a little of whatever we are eating

or peas, or rice if what we are having does not work (about 2 tablespoons).

They had 1/3 of a cup of kibble topped with potato, carrots, a little cheese and some ham.

I wonder if Lily and Edward get meals like this.

 We had toasted French bread, extra sharp cheddar cheese, apple slices

and the boiled dinner.  Delish!!!!

Night all.