So, today we went with the all-white ensemble

We woke up to a completely white farm this morning:

The walk up to the barn felt special. It was the type of snow that makes noise when it reaches a surface. The air was crystal clear and cold, yet the snow seemed to muffle and insulate the sounds around me:

The animals acted more alert, as if a new adventure was about to unfold:

This particular snowfall wasn't in the forecast. I'd say we got about an inch and a half:

Kai doesn't seem to have a problem with this weather at all:

The donkeys, however, felt the need to have a discussion with my son, Aidan, about their night:

and, being the good listener that he is, they immediately moved in close so they could give him all the details:

Look at those earnest faces. Who wouldn't want to hear what they have to say?:

Beau had a secret he wanted to tell, but, as usual, Chester had to push his way into the middle of that, too:

Meanwhile, Kai spent quite a bit of time snow-sniffing. What does snow smell like to llamas?:

Confession time: every morning, this great big nose is presented to me at least once for a morning kiss. It is the softest face imaginable and it feels wonderful on my lips:

Up at the goat house, Reggie was all about being helpful...doing...something, I'm not sure what:

Then he thought he'd assist Aidan, who was inside the goat house trying to get the door to their run unstuck. Reggie called out a number of helpful suggestions and things to try:

...which Aidan greatly appreciated:

Because of all the help he gave, Reggie felt he needed extra carrots once the errands were through:

Pete thought he deserved extra carrots just for growing this great beard:

As usual, they were both right.

This latest weather is supposed to pass after today and then it should get very clear and quite cold.

We're ready.