Tulips blooming on the south side of the house.

This past weekend we received about six inches of snow. It was enough to keep us inside for most of the weekend … we only ventured out for the essentials: groceries and cocktails at Ryan and Paula’s Oscar’s party. But as if the half foot weren’t enough just five days ago, Old Man Winter decided to dump another 8 inches on us last night and through today. Here’s a view of the street from our front door:

When I came home from work today, I couldn’t find the driveway. I had to look for the stakes that were planted by our snow plow man this fall.

The backyard is worse! Here are the paths I shoveled for Kozmo and Newman:

There are only two paths and neither takes the dogs off the deck. So, it’s no wonder Newman doesn’t like to do his business outside. Once he gets inside, he scratches his little paw on the basement door. If we let him downstairs without keeping an eye on him, we’re likely to find little treats in front of the dryer the next morning (fortunately, dry, making for easy clean-up).

More snow is in order for the rest of the night and tomorrow!