![Jan Snow](http://whisperingwillowsoap.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1257.jpg?w=300)
From the perspective of North Carolinians, we are officially snowed in. The areas around the house received between 3 and 8 inches making travel difficult. On the way home from work (a fairly short commute) I saw at least three accidents and double as many cars stuck off the road.
![Jan Snow - the Garden](http://belleterre.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1261.jpg?w=300)
The garden had quite a bit of snow and the poor bees were literally snowed in. I went out there shortly after taking these pictures and uncovered the entrance to the hive so they can (hopefully) have some ventilation.
![Jan Snow - Beehive](http://whisperingwillowsoap.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1274.jpg?w=300)
The guy who lives across the street decided to try to shovel out his walk and driveway and brought his new puppy out with him. The puppy had a wonderful time in the snow, running frenetic circles from the porch to the driveway and back. The girls sat totally fascinated.
![Maude & Sparky watching](http://whisperingwillowsoap.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1271.jpg?w=300)
What did I do with my time? Housework? School work? Use it productively? Of course not. I goofed off for hours (took my first shot at lip balm & a hand salve) and then, for my big project decided that homemade vegan cinnamon rolls were in my future. They actually turned out quite well. :)
![Before - cinnamon rolls](http://whisperingwillowsoap.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1275.jpg?w=300)
![After - cinnamon rolls](http://whisperingwillowsoap.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_1286.jpg?w=300)