I was excited to see the sun for the first time in days. It was 12 degrees, but the sun made it worthwhile. I grabbed the camera, slipped on my winter bathrobe, climbed into my Amish boots (very hardy in snow), and rushed outside into mountains of ice. I got stranded for a bit, but Maria came out to save me (she has fantastic radar for my stupid decisions). I did get the video and retreated to the farmhouse.

(Above. Nothing gives Zip more fun than tearing through the snow and catching moles or mice scurrying to find food in or after a snowstorm. He approaches the mate, rubs and licks the snow from his paws, and then resumes the hunt. Zinnia was waiting for him, and the two tore off to play tag and hide-and-seek. They are besties and they love to play together in the sun.

Zip photo sketch

Sun and shadow

The dogs love to rush around in the snow (not Bud), and when they tire (even Fate tires), they love to come inside near the wood stoves and sleep. I take a nap with them every afternoon.