Our Lacey and a snow day

First off, happy first day of February, which means Happy Adoption Anniversary to our Lacey girl! It was exactly one year ago today that we brought home this gorgeous baby. She was about three years old, a previously feral dog who had been abused and neglected. My favorite rescue, East TN Border Collie Rescue, took her in and did wonders with her for nearly half a year. When the time came for us to adopt another BC, we visited the rescue and met this girl. It's been love ever since.

I'm so proud of who she has become - relaxed, confident, happy, silly, hilarious and spoiled rotten. She's accepting of just about anything and has been a dream around the kitties. She initially ignored them, but now she loves their company, especially my little calico kitty girl. They're daytime buddies, and they always sleep near or with each other. Lacey is loved. She has a family now who would do anything for her, and she is pretty much allowed to do whatever she wants. She is the best doggie, and I can honestly say that I'm still a bit shocked every now and then that such a beautiful animal is ours. We are blessed and grateful to have her.

Today is a snow day at the University. They've already called it, since snow is predicted all day today, all night, and through tomorrow morning. It has already started at our house, with flurries blowing a bit when I took Lacey out for a run a few minutes ago. Got lucky yesterday when my dad delivered homemade potato soup and corn muffins. We'll have that for lunch. It's very nearly perfect for a snow day! With Covid, almost everything went virtual in my office, so I will actually work from home. I'm a believer that if you can do your job, then you should, unless you are on a sick day or vacation. So, I'll sign in and work away. My home office has two big picture windows, which means I'll get to see the snow come down all day. No complaints here, it'll be beautiful.

February is a short month, but it's packed with things - Lacey's adoption anniversary, my parents' anniversary, Valentine's Day, and mine and my husband's anniversary. At the end of the month, we'll have 23 years under our belts. We are huge thinkers when it comes to celebrating our anniversary - this year, if the weather permits, we'll go for a run, then afterwards, we'll order a Godfather's pizza on our special day! Not quite a trip to Paris, but still very good. We love cake, as well, so I'll head to the bakery for one that we'll eat on for a few days and enjoy the heck out of it. I don't make or buy cakes often - it's one of the few things that I over-indulge in (meaning that I eat cake in place of meals, lol), so I'm careful to not have them often. 

Looks like a significant portion of the country is getting hit with this winter storm. As pretty as snow is, I'm very grateful to not be directly in the path of something like a nor'easter, which combines dangerously fast, high wind and gobs and gobs of snow. I've no desire to lose electricity or have huge trees topple over or my car to stay frozen over for days on end. I'll take our much milder version of the storm, thank you very much!

We've had quite a bit of colder weather and snow this year. Funny how, when I'm in the hottest throes of summer, I pine away for the colder months. Then, those colder months get here, and I think "If I have to bundle up just ONE more time, I'm gonna snap!" All of the seasons have their best days, though. They're true gifts to be celebrated with food and drink and slowing down a bit to enjoy them. 

Here's hoping the snow is picturesque yet uneventful (safe)! My cinnamon french toast, vegan sausage and maple syrup are calling me. I shouldn't keep it waiting!