A blast of winter - February 8th

The winter of 2012 was uneventful, but a winter storm snapped us back to reality on February 8th.

Heavy snowfall and strong winds reminded us what Canadian winters are all about.

Part way thru the storm I went out to shovel the walkway and the snow was over my boots!

 The wind was blowing snow and people were advised not to travel

It snowed and blew through the night. In the morning, the snow was deep and the sun was shining.
My basement window

I wish I had a photo of the snow blocking the doorway when it was opened. The snow was piled up as high as the door handle! After we dug our way out, it took several hours before the driveway was clear and walkways were done. I brought a fresh supply of firewood into the house and then went outside to enjoy the sunny day. For only the second time in 10 years I strapped on the snowshoes and went for a little walk.

The new snow sure makes everything look fresh and clean, don't you think?

Trail Camera 2013

I'm a little late this year!

But the trail camera is out!

Last week I put it back out in the same tree as last year.

No photo's yet, but today I put out an apple scented deer lick.

 This might help something stop long enough to get their photo taken.

Hopefully, new photos soon!

January - time to post at last!

Wow, my first post of 2013!

It was a wonderful holiday season, and now that the kids are all back to school, it is time to get back into 'the groove'.

Big Country girl had a few weeks to think about College and program choice during the holidays, and it was decided that she would take some time off and work. We moved her back home and have spent the past 2 weeks paining and re-arranging her room. I'm not sure where all her 'stuff' came from, but it seemed like so much MORE upon her return! I KNOW her clothing used to all FIT in her closet and dresser! We are almost finished with her room and so I thought it was time to get to some of MY projects!

I painted my dining room a few years back, and I hated the color from the moment the roller hit the wall. I was talked into a color outside my comfort zone and gave myself a few years to try and get used to it, but I couldn't even bear to sit in that room. I finally decided that it was time to change that paint color! Almost forgot to take a 'before' shot ...

 That photo doesn't really show the true green of the wall because of the light from the window. I feel this shot shows the true color

It took a very long time to cut in all the corners!

Looking better already!

 The color I picked was called 'Antique Ivory'

By the time I was done it was dark out, but you can see it is a much warmer color now

It looks a little more stark in this daylight photo. I think the true color is somewhere between the two photos. You get the idea anyway ...the horrible green is gone!

Now I need to remind the Man of the House that he promised to build me a Harvest table!