Ch ... ch .. changes

So I was just out for a walk and marveling at how beautiful (for this time of year) it is out there. It got me to wondering--is my memory short or is it really that nice out there? Was I just inventing a level of awesomeness because of the terrible most of the year (weatherwise) we've had?

Nope. Last year it was terrible. 17 degrees colder than the current 9 at my backyard weather station.

Let's hope that this winter continues warmer than normal. I had enough winter last winter to last me years and years.