President's Day....

This is  photo of the Lincoln Memorial, that I took while in D.C. Some one said that Lincoln hands are in the form of an "A & L" in sign language. I thought that was a bit of quirky information. I guess I like that kind of stuff, just in case it's on Jeopardy. :):)
 Our local school has 8 days to make up, from all the cancelations because of this rough winter. Well I would think today would be a good make up day.   A few towns over are going today. Plus there's Spring break , another week to use for lost days. Some of my grandchildren will be going on three Saturdays for make up.
  We are to get some snow today, possibly mixed with ice and rain....gaaaa! Know what I mean, help.
I pray that all of the U.S.A. has a pleasant and calm Spring. I think most Americans are hardy people. We've had to prove it over and over. But I have to say, I am ready to sit outside  on the porch and enjoy some sweet fresh air. Take care if you have to go out in bad conditions. xo

Snow Again !!!!

Last night's snow sent our state over the top for it's snowiest winter ever. We have had just over 51 inches of snow this year. I think ours is still in the yard. LOL I know  that my sister Pam is only 59 inches tall, she would have a hard time walking in 51 inches of snow .:):) Next week , we will be getting an assortment of weather conditions. Hopefully no ice, and no flooding. Take care everyone, enjoy this wonderful Sunday. xo

Dreaming....

This is a picture of one of my favorite sunsets. I love to take photos of the sun rising and setting. I also love pictures of  moonrises.
  I still have not learned how to make a file, that I can access pictures from for my blog. This bit of a booklet that came with the computer is useless. Not knowing the ins and outs of computers sure isn't helping me either. LOL
  Hope all of you had a loving day yesterday. I enjoyed my time with Ted.  We try to enjoy ourselves, no matter the situation. Even though it snowed a lot yesterday, we played cards. Had a  lunch at our local DQ. Got some groceries at our market. Ready to do chores, read, shovel snow....it's a newest pastime.:) Shovel snow that is.
  Praying for all those without their power. Hoping they get things back to normal. xo

Happy Valentine's Day....

I am wishing all of you a Happy Valentine's Day. Hope you are able to get loving hugs today. I already received a beautiful card from my Teddy bear. Love that man.
 I wanted to talk about the cute cards our children make for us through the years. My daughters made plenty for me. I know I still have some of them....oh but where. What do you keep and what do you throw out, through the years ?  I used to keep so much, now I try to narrow things down.  After all aren't most things from our children made with love ? I right now have a box of letters, cards, and some drawings , from the younger grandchildren and it's bursting at the seams.
  I would like for all you young moms out there, please do me this favor, thank your child for the card or drawing and hug them close, they are growing up. Well even we older moms can do this.  Hugs and Kisses to all of you today.....extra for those of you in great need . Blessings.

Changes....

 Waiting for this to start melting...and it should as warmer temperatures are headed our way.

This is what I want to start seeing , some green lawn. Ted says he would rather mow that shovel. :) We have had major cold temperatures this year....hope it killed off lots of creepy crawler things.
 I pray the people who just had the ice storms are safe. They will be without power for some time. That's the scary part. Hoping they have a warm up , so as not to have frozen pipes. We have had to use our generator out here a few times, but I don't think for over a day.
 It's been a wicked winter, maybe our  spring will be pleasant and calm. Just a month way !!
 Ted and I made it to lunch yesterday, out of town too. I know sounds like a big deal...it felt like a big deal, to just be out doing something besides shoveling. xo

Blue Skies...

 We have been blessed with sunshine and blue skies the past few days. I am loving that sun.

 Even when it's super cold out, seeing the sun gives me hope. It lifts my spirits.

Who doesn't love blue skies?  We have been having pretty days with some very cold temperatures. It was 18 below this morning. It will warm up to sixteen. In a couple days it may even reach 30....now we are talking warm up.
 I have been checking blogs and lots of you are very good cooks. I used to be a decent cook, I am just lucky Ted isn't too picky. LOL I love making soups , stews, and one pot meals. I am retired and I sure didn't retire to cook and clean...although that is really what has happened.  Rats !!
  Last year I only had a weekend vacation. Did not get to go anywhere for any length of time. I used to spend 10 days in Florida during winters. Now I stay here and shovel. This year in the autumn, I will be going to SLC.  My grandson will be getting married. So that will be my vacation also. I am so ready for a vacation.
  Hope all of you have a pretty day today, and hopefully it's warmer than it is here. xo

Just Around The Corner....

 This is just to cheer us all up . I am so ready for sights like this. Spring flowering trees.

 My mother wanted every flowering tree she saw. Bless her. She did have a few in her yard.

Of course she loved going to the park and admiring all that are out there. I also love seeing them line a walkway or drive. I had a dogwood out here and it lived two years. I really need to get a new one for this Spring. Ted and I have planted a lot of tree out here. I prefer dwarf trees or evergreens. It seems all our grown trees are what I call trash trees. 
  We have a hickory that drops nuts and hulls. A catalpa that drops pods. Two tulip poplars that drop faded blooms. One maple and you know they have the whirly-gigs. Four pines that drop needles and cones. One willow, always dropping whispy twigs. These all were here when we moved to this house.
  Ted and I have planted four Japanese maples, three firs, one flowering crabapple, one weeping cherry, one clump river birch.  One red bud.We have planted two plum bushes.  Plus the dogwood that didn't make it. We also planted trees in town.
  Do any of you have a favorite tree? Are you planning to plant any new trees this year? xo