It snowed and then continued to do so. We already had time off from school with the chance of snow and now there were more cancelations. It piled higher and the wind blew, closing roads and especially driveways.  Schools and businesses closed.  Life slowed down and allowed us to breathe a bit before the pace picked back up.  We would bundle up, taking the dog to enjoy the snow, the light reflecting all around making the days a bit brighter.  Since I couldn't talk the kids into building forts or snowmen, I contented myself by watching the dog enjoy life, the snow, the walk and about just everything. After a week, the temperatures warmed up and the snow left soggy messes, and life resumed its normal face pace.