Cold.

We. are. cold.

We're in the middle of an arctic blast, and the last 36 hours here in North Central Texas have been colder than in Anchorage, Alaska. No kidding.

We've been wearing layers, drinking warm drinks, and staying inside as much as possible... except for quick visits to our feathered friends to make sure their heated bucket is working and to bring them high-calorie treats, of course.

Even our pond is starting to freeze, which is pretty amazing to this warm-weather girl.

Good thing we didn't just adopt a puppy that has to go out every 45 minutes and once or twice at night, right? *Ahem*

Winter is here, no mistaking it!

Now where did Suka drag my slippers...?