Beautiful snow

Memories from 2011... We do not have this much snow this year. Plenty of wind though.

We left during the start of this blizzard in December, to meet some friends in Branson Mo. A good thing we had 3 people left behind in charge of any chaos this storm might cause.
The aftermath was absolutely beautiful. Our 3 caretakers did call us with a bit of whining about how cold it was. Hey! It was not all that warm in Branson, either.
I can't think of anything more beautiful then the sun shining on snow covered branches.
I am thankful Michelle, Fred and Donya kept the home fires burning while we were gone.

This was just the start of the snow season in December. We have had many more snow storms, wind blowing and drifting the snow, and way more below 0 days this winter then I care to remember. I'm very anxious to see a January thaw... just 1 week left for it to appear. The garden catalogs have arrived !!! yea !!! Spring must be on it's way.

Dog Days of February

Dog days of February?!!!

 We usually try to visit our grandchildren during February... but not this year. Repairs and improvements to the barn have been keeping us busy. It feels like we hardly get one thing repaired and something else decides to break down. Today the heating element to the oven had to be replaced. Horrors!! no cookies or home made bread when you have no oven. 

I found the funniest very short video on the internet and will put a link for your entertainment.