SNOW!! :) and :(

I love living in Colorado because we have really defined seasons!  It always makes me feel very close to nature when we shift into the next season.  Granted, it is a bummer that my growing season is so short compared to other growing zone's.  My mother-in-law is talking about having another 5 months of growing time in northern California if the correct plants have been placed in the garden.  I can't imagine what I could do with that amount of time!

We received 6" of snow on Wednesday and yes, I took a snow day to sit by the fire with my hubby and we vegged out.  Well, he worked, I vegged and cooked!  Here is our balcony covered in cold loveliness. 

I didn't protect or bring in the plants because the weather is starting to not be conducive to growing or ripening.  HOWEVER, I just couldn't do that to my tomato plant... yes, it is sitting inside (I am shaking my head too).  I realize it is probably pretty pointless, but I am giving it a go because I just can't quite let go yet!  ARGGHH.  It looks like I will be forced to let it go next week as we are supposed to get another round of snow.   I guess I will be spending some time looking for a decent green tomato recipe!  If you have one, please share!