Ice Is Nice

We had more snow on Friday and it came along with freezing rain. It was messy and cold and very unpleasant. We had to reschedule our vet appointment because we live on a steep hill and it was so slippery that we didn't want to try it. The dogs didn't even like the 'wintry mix' as it was termed. I'd let them out and they'd run right back in again.

Yesterday was a gray day but at least nothing was falling from the sky. We managed to make it to the vet clinic so that Morgan could have her sutures removed and Fudge had his annual checkup. He did great. I overshot the mark with the dieting though. Fudge has dropped six pounds since last April and Dr B said he should gain one of those pounds back again. He told me not to be so stingy with the treats. Fudge gave him a big kiss for that. Don't you wish your doctor would say that?

Today the sun is shining and the temps are above freezing so the dogs decided to enjoy their outing. Sebastian thought it would be great to lie in the sunshine. It didn't seem to matter that he was lying on snow and ice.

The girls were looking for things hidden under the snow. Mac found a ball and Sydney found a walnut.

Then they discovered that by jumping on the trampoline the ice would break into little pieces. Everyone wanted a piece of ice to chew on.

Here's Norma Jean with her piece of ice.

Tess is selecting her piece.

Fudge was having trouble choosing which piece he wanted.

Sydney and Fudge made an important discovery. The wading pool is full of ice.

Meantime Sebastian was feeling sleepy from the warmth of the sun.

Fudge was enjoying the warm rays, too.

Bailey grabbed one last chunk of ice to bring inside with her.

Sebastian decided it was time to go inside for a nap.

They don't know that another storm is heading our way and they'll get more snow to play in by the end of the week.