Christmas after the Snow 2008

My daughter Teresa, grandson Dale and granddaughter Emily, with their mother and my daughter, Anna. I really hated being snowbound! One good thing came out of it, I was able to finish gifts this year! We continued our family tradition of one person opening one gift at a time. We all were able to see the persons joy as they opened each gift. It makes Christmas very special as we all share in the excitement of each gift received. We all know what everyone got and nothing gets lost. Christmas really is just being with each other and enjoying each others company. We ended with a lovely meal out. No mad dash to cook anything... it was a very special day with my very special people. My wish for you, that your Holiday was as special to you as mine was to me!

Winter Wonderland

White stuff everywhere!

I'm beyond those years of desiring that puffy white stuff to fall from the sky. To me, it only means not getting to where I want to be. Most of all, missing Christmas with family and friends. When I can't get out it makes me very grumpy... grrrrrr! My driveway is about 1/2 mile long and curves in front of the barn and comes up hill to the house. The house on the other side of the barn is my closest neighbor. From the upstairs landing I can look down on the lower part of the driveway. I can't really see the drive since it's all a big white blur. The temperature is up above freezing! Flood warnings are now being broadcast from the melting snow and storm drains clogged with sand.

This shows the depth of the snow 12/25/2008.