Bright sunny skies!

 Even though I love snow, it's great when the sun comes out after a week or so of snow and gloom.  Mike and I took a short snowshoe walk up Veenstras' trail and started the trail, although I think Alex and/or Dustin had been up before us.  What a great addition they are to our neighborhood!


Dempsey the snow dog


Start of the snowshoe trail

From Camp Bird Road, as the storm clears

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