Silas breathed deep as he stepped out of the limo. The ride had been a long one but not as tedious as usual. Smiling he reached in and helped Ava emerge. He warned her it was likely colder up north so she dressed warmly in thermal leggings, sweater and her favorite red coat along with a knitted hat and scarf she had gotten from the kids for Christmas. The kids emerged next. They were also bundled up but had shed their coats in the car forcing them to hurriedly pull the layers back on as they stepped out marveling at the thick blanket of snow covering the ground. Though it snowed several times in the city the snow was not nearly so thick or pristine. It really was like a winter wonderland. The Prescott estate spanned over a hundred acres encompassing a stable and riding arena as well as