Warming up

What a blessing the sunshine is today!  The sky was so clear last night.   It seemed as though every faint star in the sky was shimmering.  The heavenly site was even more spectacular when we spotted a couple stars rocketing across the sky on the drive home.  However, the crisp air was cold.  Then this morning the sun peaked out above the tree line and the warm glow was so beautiful.  Warm air made outside morning chores even more enjoyable ;) and the children played outside for most of the day.  Today it felt like the meltdown after so many weeks of extremely cold weather.  (Yet, only 12 degrees when I looked, but we'll gladly take it.)  A much needed snow day was at hand.  A day filled with cocoa, sledding, lots of laughs and smiles is a sure way to boost spirits around here. Winter camping anyone? the itch is back...