It took me three days, but I got my valentines made and ready to mail.  I started with a few pieces of card stock, some pretty paper, scissors, glue, ink, and a few cool tools.  I made 50 valentines for my friends and family.  How lucky am I?

 

 

HAPPY WINTER CRAFTING!!!

 

 

 

We didn't get hit like last week, but you can see the snow rolling across the mountains.  We can usually see the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance, but on Sunday, all we could see was snow heading our way.  The snow didn't amount to much, but the temperature dropped below 10 degrees, and the wind chill was worse.

 

So, we just stayed inside and got started making Valentines.  That always warms me up.

 

HAPPY JANUARY STILL!!!

 

We were able to get out a couple days ago, and the main thing on my shopping list was flowers.  

 

OK, we bought cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and milk too, but I need flowers in the winter.  I am so glad the grocery store sells them.  I can spend $3, and get enough to fill my little marigold vases.  

 

Some things are essential for winter survival.  For me, it's flowers.

 

HAPPY WINTER!!!

 

It snowed here on Friday, and I took this picture the following Tuesday.  Some of our roads were still covered with snow and ice.  And there is still lots of snow on the ground.  So George was out on his tractor clearing what he could.  

 

We tried walking, but it was too treacherous, and I fell a couple times.  Not good!!!  I'm OK, but, just to be safe, we are staying inside until the roads are clear of ice.  

 

Overnight lows are predicted to be in the teens through next week, so we probably won't be going anywhere any time soon.  That's OK, I am happy staying home.   

 

 

HAPPY WINTER!!!

 

This doesn't look like much, but I think it's pretty:  our garden in the snow.  

 

With these last few warm-ish days, the snow is melting, so I wanted to get a picture for posterity.  Don't know when we will get more snow.  I hope soon.  

 

HAPPY WINTER!!!

 

I just stopped by to say HI!!!  Not sure how long I will last in this 45 degree weather, but I am happy now.

 

I hope you had fun in the snow.  

 

HAPPY JANUARY!!!

 

What a fun time we had in the snow!  

 

I tried to sled down our road, but it is steep, and I went way too fast, plus there is no place to slow down.  You just have to bail off the sled to stop.  So we walked over the top of our hill and sledded down that way.  We call these roads "bunny slopes."  They aren't as steep and scary.  

 

I had to navigate a few curves on this road, but I did ok, (read: no wrecks.)  I did it two or three times, and when Tom saw me he waited at the road sign and took this picture as I came down the hill.  He had just said earlier what a great road this would be for sledding.  It has a long enough downhill ride, then turns up at the road sign, so you can glide to a stop.  It is great!!!

 

WISH YOU WERE HERE!!!

 

This little one came around looking for something to eat.  She sniffed at the rosemary, moved on to the juniper, then left to find her friends.  I hope they are able to find food under the snow, but I was happy that she didn't eat my rosemary.  

 

 

HAPPY WINTER!!!

 

We got our snow!!!  Just a couple inches, but enough to cover the ground and the deck.

 

We didn't go for a walk to get pictures yesterday, but I did step outside to take a few.  I'll get some more today.

 

 

HAPPY DAYS!!!!

 

I asked Betsy to send me some snow pictures from Montana, and this is what she sent me.  "Meet Nellie, she's a love."

 

It looks like Nellie loves the snow too, in her fur coat.  I bet this picture was taken from inside, through the window.  I know Betsy.  And she is smart enough to know that walking in the snow can be hazardous to mature women from warmer climates.  Even still, I'm glad they are having fun.

 

 

HAPPY WINTER!!!