Nov 302005
That dark lump is Badger who, along with the other kiddies, had to immediately experience the snow upon returning home from our Thanksgiving vacation to a place where it does not snow. Badger was also compelled to taste the snow, causing him to spend a considerable amout of time spitting and complaining that his mouth “tastess of dirt”. 
This is so sweet! Why can’t adults have Badger’s attitude about winter? I woke up to find snow on the ground just this morning and I immediately groaned! A child would want to get right out there in it! When I stop and really look at the pristine whiteness, it’s really quite beautiful. I wonder what the neighbors would think if I went out and made snow angels in the front yard?