Let it snow!

We had our first accumulating snowfall this past Saturday while we were visiting New York City. Although New York being further south than us, it only rained while we were down there but it was cold cold rain. In any event, the rain didn't seem to dampen the holiday spirit that surrounded Rockefeller Center and Radio City's Christmas Spectacular - both of which we managed to see. Our sightseeing was not limited to only the holiday attractions, however. We also managed to see Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue, the World Trade Center site with the new tower under construction, St. Paul's Chapel, Trinity Church, the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street, and the bronze bull. All in all - it was a lot of cold, wet walking, a few subway trips for Brendan and Dad and some really good food at a French organic bistro and our favorite Italian restaurant on 44th. It was Dad's and Brendan's first time strolling in the city and I think they had a really good time.

And now this morning, we have at least another 6" of snow on the ground. It wouldn't bother me so much except that now it's sleeting, which means there will be a hard crusty layer on top of all that snow. That's good for the cats - they'll be able to walk across it without falling through. Bad for us since we'll have to shovel/snowblow even more weight. I think I might forgo my toning class tonight at the gym. I'll be getting a good upper-body workout right here at home tonight!