Californians And Snow

We had blizzard like conditions with high winds and whiteout visibility. There wasn't that much snow but unfortunately our house was directly in the wind flow and we ended up with it drifting right against us. So while there was only a couple of inches, there was over a foot and a half against our garage door, front door and area where our trash bins are. We would have been oblivious to the whole thing if Wife had not decided to go out and check the mail. Good thing too because if we'd ignored it and had gotten up early in the morning to get the #1's to the airport, we would have been up Shit's Creek.

So Wife and I went out and started to slog at the snow (I DIDN'T COME TO NEW MEXICO TO SHOVEL SNOW DAMN IT!). But then 1A and #1 came out and relieved their poor aged parents.

We ended up with a lovely handmade fettucine cacio e pepe to close our last day with the #1's.

All was not negative with the snow...for the California kids certainly got their enjoyment.

And I might add that today is Wife and my 45th wedding anniversary. Reflecting on the journey, there is the realization of just how much work it takes to maintain a marriage over a long time. People change. You aren't ever the same people you were when you met. You have to keep working and adjusting. But both Wife and I would say it is worth all the effort.

To celebrate, the #1's left daughter 1.1 behind for her alone time with grandparents. And that is a lovely way to celebrate our day.