(Guest post by Doc) As southerners (me a convert, while Lucy & the kids are born and bred), we don't often get to see a White Christmas.

Fortunately, we still have the option of seeing snow outside over the holidays if we are willing to travel to the frozen tundra north of the Mason-Dixon line.

Christmas night we hopped on a plane and headed to Indiana. While it did not receive the massive amounts of snow that crippled the East Coast, we were blessed to have a smooth flight, clear roads and 4-5 inches of rather pristine white snow.

It was late when we arrived, so we first attended to the business at hand - a birthday celebration for this young lady.

Not quite 13 going on 30, but definitely 10 going on 15. After cake and a good night's sleep, we woke up in time for a Christmas celebration with the whole family. Lots of gifts and lots of smiles.