If you ever want flowers in January that aren't restricted to the outdoors, move to southern England. They've been blooming constantly since the roses started before xmas. I love this country.

My parents keep sending me pictures of the snowstorms. I'm not sure if it's to make me feel guilty for not having to shovel it, or to remind me what I'm not missing. But I like your pictures, with the trees and lights in the background, they are very pretty...even with all the snow. :D

And Minerva is adorable!