snowed in

i haven't left my house since monday.

i'm starting to lose my mind. yesterday, i didn't do much. cleaned around the house a little, watched a few movies and enjoyed a nice day off. today, i've been pretty antsy. mr. b has had to go in to work both mornings (leaving at 7 to make the 10 mile drive by 8:00!) and i love my dogs but they're driving me crazy. i just want them to go outside!

but, look at the beautiful snow!

we went for a little drive to get gas

two minor problems from all of this freezing weather: we were afraid that our kitchen window was leaking but it was just the condensation:

we had a huge puddle of water and had to take the shade off so that we could keep it dry.  

and, problem number 2, the water hoses on our washing machine are frozen. i can't do laundry until they thaw out! another positive to having the washroom in the garage...

so, to stay busy, i made these cocoa fudge cookies

it was the only recipe in my cooking light cook book that i had all of the ingredients for...

and this FABULOUS jalapeno popper dip that i saw on lullaby lubbock a few months ago:

it's currently 17 degrees. not sure what the weather will be like tomorrow, but here's hoping for the best! hope your week has been delightful so far!