The snow is falling again

We woke up this morning to a beautiful blanket of snow.  Everything that was dreary looking, is now pure white.  That is about the only thing I like about snow.  It covers everything drab up and brightens the outdoors.  The kids like snow for other reasons like: sled riding, snowball fights, igloo making, and snowman building. Mine have yet to go play in it this time around.  They did however, help dig their grandpa out.  Of course there was a reason.  They were grounded and Brian told them if they helped my father in law with his driveway then they could have the day to do whatever they wanted.  Oh yea, a good reason to shovel snow!  I remember as a kid my mom would make snow cream.  We would eat it all up.  I have made it for my kids, but I am thinking Zack was like 4 or something.  I am kinda scared to make it, with all the chemicals in the air.  I am unsure if it would be safe or not. What do you think?  I know one thing the stuff is so good!  If you have never tried snow cream, maybe you should!  Here is a recipe:

Snow Cream

• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Evaporated Milk
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 gallon Fresh Clean Snow

Combine egg and sugar; stir well with a wire whisk. Add milk and vanilla, stirring well. Place snow into large bowl. Gradually add milk mixture to snow, gently stirring with a wooden spoon until blended.

If "a cheerful heart is good medicine," as it says in Proverbs, you'll be as healthy as a horse after reading "Don't stop Laughing now!"  

 I just started reading it and have laughed so much.  There are some stories in there that you can't help but picture what happened.  I guess that is why it really tickled my funny bone.  Being stuck in the house with all the snow and ice on the roads brings on a urge to just read.  Curl up in a blanket, get some hot chocolate, and grab a good book.  Why not read something funny!  Bring some joy to your soul.