SNOWMAGEDDEN DONE!

Yep it's all over. The snow is slowly melting, everyone is back at work.  But I'm still cozying up like it's just started. A hearty meal of chili. Fires and quilts and my favorite chair. What more could a girl want? The puppers are still fascinated by it. When they go out it's like they can't understand where all the smells went - sniff, sniff, paw, paw, nothing. 

Hubby hurt his back and is conked out on muscle relaxers so it looks like I'm going to have to venture out and get me some coke. What a way to ruin my fun, do nothing, snow days. 

Even though the snow is melting the sky is a beautiful blue today.

I hope you're keeping warm. Thanks for stopping by. 

 

SNOW BOUND

    Day two of our snow. It's been so pretty, but is starting to look a little aged (dog prints all over the place). The dogs have enjoyed the snow, which surprised me. At least for one of the puppers that is afraid of everything. Who knew she would love the snow? It's kind of mushy today, but will be freezing hard tonight when temperatures drop into the 20's. 

What better way to enjoy the snow than a nice breakfast. Warm and cozy inside, looking out at a winter wonderland. I've now had my hunger for some winter precipitation satisfied!

I hope you're nice and cozy. Thanks for stopping by!

SNOW, GLORIOUS SNOW!

I made this sun catcher a few years ago and want to make another one. I think it's so cute and it was so easy! I used a cake pan with a little water and orange peel, red berries, leaves and put in the freezer. A lot of cuteness for very little effort!

 It's been so long since we had any snow....well, actually, not snow here in Newnan, we're getting sleet. We've got about 2 inches. It is going to freeze so hard. But it looks just as pretty as snow. Just can't make a snowman. I don't really understand because the county next to ours is getting all snow. Daughter is in the North Georgia mountains so she should be getting lots of snow. Can't wait to see her pictures. 

We've got a nice fire going. Need to start thinking about breakfast.

I hope you are warm and cozy. Thanks for stopping by.

WINTER WEATHER WATCH

The watch is on. It won't be long before we have snowflakes and, unfortunately, ice. But even if we have ice, it should all turn to rain later in the day tomorrow. I didn't have any pretty clouds today but I found these pretty cloud pictures that I took last year. 

 

My son and I spent some time collecting kindling. I took a tumble, tripping over a rock. I hit my head on the ground, but it was nice and soft so no problem. I was moved to sad disappointment tears when I saw my poor bird tree (just kidding, but I was sad). We've got to carry it back into the woods.

I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm excited to see how my two puppers handle the snow. They've never seen it before. I think one will run and play, but the other will be stressed and get scared and run in to the house.

I hope you are staying warm. Thanks for stopping by.

SPEAKING OF BIRDS...

 I love birds. I love the way they flit around. I love the way the robin vigorously pecks through leaves looking for some small morsel. Nut Hatches are one of my favorite. I love the way they climb down a tree head first. Wrens with their little tail standing up - what's not to love? The Titmouse with it's little tufted head and the occasional Pileated Woodpecker is a wonder to behold. Oh yeah, and the pretty Downy Woodpecker that hangs on to my suet feeder for long periods. I love them all...but I also love their feathers and I've collected them for years. The big, the little, the in between, I collect them all.

I found out that if you follow the guy who feeds the birds at the zoo they will get you terrific feathers from exotic birds I wouldn't normally see. One gave me a penguin feather! It's my pride and joy. 

We are getting ready for some winter weather. We've got the wood stacked up and kindling gathered and full cabinets and fridge. Bring it on!

I hope you're having a lovely day. Thanks for stopping by!

Oh, Woe is Tree!!!

 Hello friends. How is your January going. We're in the middle of a big cold spell. Cold spells are good for the garden. I expect to see beautiful things this spring and summer. Before the cold spell we had a big rain and gusty winds. This was not good for my cute decorated bird tree. The rain ruined the popcorn strands and the wind knocked the tree over and the oranges fell off. Now it just looks like a poor reflection of itself. 

I guess we can take the tree and return it to the woods. Sigh. How disappointing. We had a Mockingbird eating the popcorn and oranges. It was fun watching him shake the popcorn strand, trying to get a bite off. Titmice and chickadees were feasting on the peanut butter and birdseed stars. 

Looks like we might be in for some winter precipitation Friday! Can you feel my excitement???

I hope you have a great day. Thanks for stopping by.

A LITTLE BIT OF THIS...

I'm sitting here all by myself, missing my daughter, but very proud of her. She is visiting a friend in the North Georgia mountains. This is a big deal for her to experience. She is autistic and doesn't spend much, if any, time away from me. She is 37 and I am so happy for her to have this experience. She is hoping to stay for months. We have to take it a day at a time. 

This is a heart that I made for Kaytie, the friend Sally is visiting. I think it turned out pretty cute.

Just something I love. This piece of pottery was made by a friend of mine and she gifted it to me. I've had it for years. It's a lovely piece, I love the color.

Now, just for you, a picture of my blackeye. I'm very proud of it. I fell at church and hit my head on the concrete. I had a cat scan (Which is required for the hospital to give anyone over 65). which was all clear. The blackeye lasted about 2 weeks. I wore it with a smile:

We may be in for some snow flurries this week - very excited about that. We haven't had any snow for a long time. 

I hope your day is bright and cheery. Thanks so much for stopping by.

GUILTY X TWO

 

Guilty x two.  Yes indeed. Just look at that face. That precious guilty face. The other day it was the popcorn strand she was eating. Last night it was DINNER!!! Dinner for FOUR turned in to dinner for ONE. And it was our favorite dinner - chicken pot pie. It takes all day and several steps. I could have cried, but instead yelled and scared the poor terrible doggie. The three of us got to watch the one of us enjoy a delicious meal. He deserved it, though. He works so hard. 

Anyhoo, today was spent driving my daughter to Helen, GA to visit a good friend of hers. She has hopes of staying for a long visit but she's not used to being away from home. Perhaps she'll stay long enough to feel like she's been on a little adventure.  We were so glad to get back home after being gone 4 hours - driving 4 hours. The pups were super glad to welcome us back home.

Hope you're having a great day. Thanks for stopping by. 

GETTING RID OF CHRISTMAS BLUES

 Good Morning! How are you? Still got those blues? I might have a cure. It's a fun project and not costly. Yesterday my daughter and I took our Christmas Tree and decorated it for the birds. I think it looks so cute.  I would of had more strung popcorn but a certain someone ate half of it. Grrrr. Just look at that guilty face. That adorable, sweet, kind, mischievous, guilty face.  (Please excuse the mess, we're still cleaning up.) 

We strung popcorn and dried cranberries, cut stars out of bread and toasted them until they were crisp, and sliced a couple of oranges. We spread peanut butter on the stars and sprinkled with bird seed, I strung some very fine wire through the stars for hanging. Easy peasy! And cute to boot.

 It was so much fun hanging all these on the tree outside in the yard. Right outside the living room window so we can watch. I hope the birds will come.

I guess the popcorn strand looks a little lame. Perhaps I'll string some more, I have lots left. I hope you'll try this fun activity. It really does help get rid of the Christmas blues!

I'm so glad you stopped by. Have a lovely day.

colors

Colour

By Dorathea McKellar

The lovely things that I have watched unthinking,

Unknowing, day by day,

That their soft dyes have steeped my soul in colour

That will not pass away -

Great saffron sunset clouds, and larkspur mountains,

And fenceless miles of plain,

And hillsides golden-green in that unearthly

Clear shining after rain;

And nights of blue and pearl, and long smooth beaches,

Yellow as sunburnt wheat,

Edged with a line of foam that creams and hisses,

Enticing weary feet.

And emeralds, and sunset-hearted opals,

And Asian marble, veined

With scarlet flame, and cool green jade, and moonstones

Misty and azure-stained;...

Yesterday I went to the grocery store. When I was in the produce department I was struck by how beautiful it is. All the different colors, so bright and vibrant. It was a delight to the senses! My mouth started watering, longing for a nice apple or a juicy tomato. Instead I had a colorless bowl of chicken salad (it was really good, though!). Now I have a hankering for a big bowl full of all different colors of fruit; apples, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, bananas, strawberries, kumquats, blueberries, raspberries. Isn't it amazing how many colorful fruits there are. I never really thought about it until I ventured into the store.

Hope your day is lovely. Thanks for stopping by.

LITTLE CAT FEET

This cat doesn't seem to want to look out over harbor and city. He just wants to laze around, sleeping and eating. 

I hope you're having a wonderful New Year! Thanks for stopping by!