This time around we had "lumpy" snow. It looks so blue out there because the sky is still gray and all you can see is WHITE all around.

There is no way out the back door on the deck level, so we use the lower level to go outside, but there again, you have to shovel your way out.

The lower branches on the maple tree have bent to the ground and the swing hasn't seen a visitor in months.

Living at the edge of a forest means we are always surrounded by the incredible beauty nature provides.