Thar's snow in them thar hills

We've had some nice rains the past few days including almost 3/4" last night. The snow level is down to maybe 2500 or 3000 feet and is just lovely in the hills and on the peaks above us.



After much difficulty finding a "just right" plant I finally invested in a Juniper to finalize the Christmas gift from friend Yvonne - here we have the Jansen Juniper. I really like it's unusual yellow color, and since Y is a blond, it's perfect!



Almost every morning the puppers join me on the day bed while I do emails, check the news, and have my latte. They are inclined to stay put when I get up.




And, just what's the deal with cats and unmade beds? Mine take over the bed every morning after we get up, and I usually have to work around them to make the bed. They don't find it nearly as inviting when it's all snug and neat.



Such is life in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - pretty quiet.