December 31st brought 1 3/16″ of additional snow to renew the snowpack a bit. Underneath the snow was a coating of ice making for difficult travel conditions.

The Rileys joined us for New Year’s celebrations, although certain person(s) fell asleep before midnight. I will not embarrass anyone by naming names.

Below, T-Bone rides the toboggan down the front yard hill towards the protective stance of his father.

T-Bone races down aboard the toboggan

After a good toboggan run