Jessie Tyler

Today I am thankful for the first snowfall of the season.  There is something magical about the first snowfall.  Waking up this morning and looking out the window to see the field behind the house covered in a blanket of untouched snow was beautiful and amazing.   My dogs seem to have a different opinion but once they get used to it they (especially Daisy) loves to play in the snow.    How to deal with the cold:  http://jessietyler92.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-deal-with-cold.html

Today I am thankful for the beach.  With the weather getting colder here, it makes me appreciate the time we have spent at the beach during the summer more.  Last night, the strong winds from the storm sounded like waves coming in off the ocean. That sound and the memories from trips to the beach make the reality that winter and snow are coming easier to handle because each day of winter that passes means we are one day closer to spring and summer.  I love the winter, snow, and cold but I rather be sitting on the beach. 

As I lay here in my nice warm bed with my dogs writing this, it is currently -8 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of -27 degrees Fahrenheit. That seems to be the norm lately. I guess I shouldn't complain because it could be a lot worse. During these cold  times, leaving the house sounds like a nightmare and getting out of a warm bed sounds almost as bad. Staying home all day can be boring at times, so here is my top 10 list of things to do on an extremely cold day/snow day. 1.  Watch a movie- Grab the popcorn and turn on your favorite movie. One of my favorite go to movies is Despicable Me. 2.  Take a nap- Use your time wisely. You never know when you'll get the chance to take a nap. If you have the time now to take a nap. Do it! 3.  Bake cookies- What could be better than a warm chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven on a cold day? 4.  Read a book- Grab a new book off your shelf or one of your favorites along with a fuzzy blanket. Curl up on th...