Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

It was a balmy 34 degrees F yesterday with some sunshine...But the next few days are a far cry from yesterday's temps. All the paved surfaces were melted, sidewalks, driveways, and streets...This morning they are skating surfaces The seven day outlook is for highs in the mid-twenty's and lows in the single digits...Oh boy!

Diggin Out

Well the depth of snow in our driveway is in the first two photos. When I got to the end of the driveway, there was approximately 7'-8' to the path going down the street. At that point my friend (Mr. Carr our neighbor across the street) came to my rescue with his snow blower...a few minutes he was rescued by Mr. Hoppenthaler in a Bobcat with a scoop. With in 5 minutes the drive was clear to the street. How thankful I am for friends that are willing to lend a helping hand.

Random Photos From Our Neighborhood

CHRISTmas Day

Nike doesn't mind the weather...until he has to go "out." It will definitely be a dogs life for him for the next couple of weeks with his family home with him.

This was my view from our front door and kitchen window this morning.
For the first time in many years it is a white Christmas. We have a blizzard warning, subzero wind chills, winds 25 plus mph., snow currently falling, and big drifts. It looks like we will be home for a few days...

Megan Also Arrives Last Night

Whitney Has Arrived

The Quiet Before The Storm

Their rooms are clean and well kept...


No clutter, no piles of laundry waiting to be washed...

No hint of their voices and laughter...yet...

All is quiet...for now...


Your old friend is waiting for you to come home tomorrow and create more memories over the Christmas Season.

Wind, Snow, And Drifts

The title says it all...Interstates closed, roads drifted, bitter cold, and high winds. Old Man Winter is alive and well!

First Snow This Year

I covered everything this morning, the deck, the solar lights, and the total front yard: Yep, you guessed it...snow. We received 5-7 inches with more "weather " to come today. As right now, KC (40 miles south) has no snow...Oh lucky us!
I am on my way to complete my first of two workouts...shovel the sidewalk and drive way!