"I hit 10 yrs this coming December as well."

Well belated congratulations on celebrating your 9th!

"We are going to celebrate by shoveling snow."

Now that's just wrong!

We don't get snow in December here in NC. If we get snow it's usually in January, and even then, there's very little of it. Maybe you guys should come visit us! We'll make sure your tenth is celebrated in style.