Cabin Fever

For the past few days, I've been sniffling, sneezing and trying to breathe. Taking shots of cold medicine every four hours, and reaching for the Afrin like a crack fiend.

Fighting a cold isn't fun, but it typically causes one to be glued to the couch for several days.

And that's just what I did pretty much the entire weekend.

Except for when I forced myself out of the house to get some fresh air. In the freezing cold. All for the sake of my depressed dog who was suffering from cabin fever.

The three of us bundled up and made our way to the park near our house, with an inkling of hope that some of the sidewalks would be clear.

We were too optimistic. Everything was still covered. So, we walked, dragging our feet, as they were swallowed up by the wet snow, while Jake enjoyed every last minute.

He may be a City dog these days, but he is a hunting farm dog at heart. One of the great things Shawnee has to offer are open fields and fewer busy streets:)

Weaving in and out of the wooded brush every few yards collecting more stick tites for mom and dad to remove later.

Then, we came upon this beauty.

An open field just beyond a fence (technically someone's back yard) without a single snow track. Ahhhhh, I love that. Until, Jake ruined it.

But, he had fun, which brings a smile to my face.

As my limbs gradually changed to an icy chill, I questioned our decision to venture out in the snow. The tips of my fingers turning numb as I was snapping pics.

(Please ignore my horrid old, nail polish)

But these babies make it a little more enjoyable. Dually purposed for shooting and warmth, with an added removable mitten to cover my cold fingers when needed. 

Love em. Thanks Target.

And we mustn't forget the one thing every girl must own in a city of snow.

Uggs. Because every girl deserves to have toasty warm toes and a fur hood.

And a memory of snow from childhood. Whether it be sledding, making snow angels, building snow forts or having a snow ball fight. Snow tends to bring out the child in all of us.

These boys were having so much fun. I had fun watching them. Up the hill, down the hill, repeat, repeat, repeat. 

I may have been cold, and a little wet, but I enjoyed our little walk through the snow. I know Jake did too.

Until the next snowfall. Stay warm.