The Shortest Day of the Year

Yes!!! Dec. 21st is here and going forward means the days are getting longer and lighter! We had a snowfall yesterday; a little early for Christmas, but it is lovely snow and we got to play in it today; Jake and I:

The pond is frozen now, and we hope that Fred and the other fish are snuggled up in the mud below.

Jake had a date with Cologne today, and the two of them played all afternoon; loving the snow and the company.

The back property was looking so pristine and the snow like a blanket of whipping cream; until these two began their play. They left no snow unturned!

Jake doesn't have any other playmates, so when these two get together they waste no time.

The sun set early at 4:16pm. I took this shot of the two dogs while it was still light. They look the part behind the gate, doing their job on duty. Would you enter the gate?