Oh winter. 

This year our first snow storm came the first week of December.  I feel like we've had a winter storm every week since then.  Normally, I like winter.  I mean, I don't hate it.  Winter is usually a welcomed change from the summer heat and autumn allergies.  Most years, I enjoy a nice snow day or two.  This year I can't count the number of snow days we've had.  I literally lost count. 

{There's a pond under there somewhere.}

Once again, St. Louis was blanketed with several inches of snow this week.  Each time it snows, it's been too cold to actually go outside and enjoy it.  I'm beginning to think we'll never get over this cabin fever.  Ever.  The snow barely melts before we get covered with more.  But when life gives you lemons.....actually when life gives you snow, make snow cream.

There are many different snow cream recipes online (Pinterest).  This time I used about 1/2 a cup of half and half, about 1/4 a cup of sugar, and a splash of vanilla....give or take.  I added snow until I got the consistency I wanted. 

{Fresh snow}

{Snow cream}

At this point, we've had enough snow for me to open a snow cream stand in the front yard.  It's a tempting idea. 

Saying I'm ready for spring is an understatement.  Until then, we'll stay inside counting the days.