Mid January 2019

I am sure that many of our traveling friends are thinking that with the snow, we were wishing we were south with them.  Well, I miss them, but honestly we are enjoying the snow.  We are retired, right?, so there is no need to drive around in the snow. And just look.  Isn't it pretty?

This latest snowfall is the only significant one.  The two previous snowfalls were gone with a day or two.

We enjoy watching the birds dealing with the snow.  Doug built a bird feeder just off our deck to entertain the cat but we find it fun too.

The cat sits out on the deck staring at the birds.  I think the birds enjoy taunting the cat.

Of course there is the shoveling but Doug does a fine job and seems to enjoy it.

The only snowman in the neighbourhood, built by Doug

We took a little trip this past weekend.  We drove to Olympia, Washington to visit our son David, his wife Stefani and their dogs.  It was a long drive but worth it.

David, Stefani and dogs Molly and Sasha

Smile for the camera Sasha

I have a new project.  I am planning a class reunion at our home in Summerland.  I have stayed in contact with quite a few of the girls that I graduated with in 1969 (!!) in Prince Rupert.  We had a reunion several years ago with just 7 of us.  We have been in touch with about 15 girls.  It's not until August so I have lots of time.  Those of you who know me well know that I love this kind of challenge.

Winter and Christmas 2018

The snow is gone but the lake is very wintery.

I really don't want to give up blogging completely.  Nothing much happening around here, well except for Christmas and winter.  And they came in that order.  We did not have a white Christmas!  It snowed first thing Boxing Day morning.

I thought it looked particularly festive around the fireplace

We didn't have any trouble with the cat and the tree.  She just liked to sit under it.

Graeme and Adrienne came up for Christmas eve and Christmas day and then had to leave in the snow Boxing Day morning.

Graeme plays with Zoe

We had a scrumptious Christmas dinner.  I had help in the kitchen and so it wasn't as exhausting as usual.
 

The pretty table before we got started

Santa Doug brought me a Cuisinart.  I have used it for bread a couple of times.  No kneading is wonderful.

 

Isn't she a beauty.  Reminds me of a red Mustang.

So Boxing Day morning the snow came.  I must admit is sure was pretty.  Yes, I say "was" as it is just about gone this morning.  Made for some pretty pictures.

From our deck

|Mountain Ash berries in the snow

We know quail well but have never seen them in the snow,

Driving wasn't a problem.  It sure is nice to have a garage.