The weather was cold this morning. It had snowed quite heavily, about 3-4 inches, and my world was covered in white. I trudged up the driveway through the snow to the shed to get a shovel. I figured the walkway would need to be cleared. The paper was late this morning, rare for my newspaper guy, but I think the snow may have slowed him up somewhat.

      The walkway was definitely covered and I pushed the shovel ahead of me to make a path to the front door. Geez, it was cold! There was still a hint of snow in the air and I was thankful I didn’t have to go anywhere today. As I opened the door and slipped inside the foyer, the warmth of the Inn enveloped me as I unlaced my boots. I put them on a rag in the kitchen to catch the snow as it melted.

      Breakfast was uneventful. I had prepared everything the night before so all I had to do was slip it into the oven and start setting tables. We had a really nice group of people in. Two couples were here for a romantic overnight. One was celebrating a birthday, the other an anniversary. The other three were visiting and attending the Yuletide in the Country at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. I think RJ and I will do that next weekend.

      I brought up my “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree. It’s pretty much a stick with a few branches, but it does look beautiful when I put all the old handmade country ornaments on it with a string of wooden beads. I’ll make sure I take a picture of it tomorrow when it’s decorated. The big tree will go in the parlor or maybe the dining room. I’m not sure yet. I think RJ wants to put his trains up this year. That will really be a lot of fun.

      He worked late today (11:00 PM) getting the painting finished. Well, it really didn’t get completed finished. He ran out of paint. There was just so much siding that needed to be painted before tomorrow when the Larry, our carpenter, returns to finish. There is only one more window to be trimmed inside and then it’s on to staining.

      I started my throw pillows this evening. I managed to get some really pretty fabric that will make exquisite pillows for the bedrooms at the Inn. Green, brown, and burgundy flower print. Very pretty. I have several meetings I have to attend this week, It will definitely cut into my work day. I sit on a marketing committee for the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Christmas caroling at the Monroe Community Hospital. Then there is a Chamber meeting on Wednesday. Cooper’s surgery is Wednesday, too. And then we have guests beginning on Friday. Looks like another busy week.

      Time to call it a day. Good night and I’ll see you tomorrow.