Waiting

Like this little fella I am waiting for spring.  Hoping that we will soon be turning the corner and seeing warmer days ahead.

In the meantime I am painting spring dreams.   When March arrives I begin imagining what will soon be blooming in the garden.   Where winters seem long and harsh one is challenged in the art of patience.  Yesterday I caught sight of some snowdrops bravely pushing their way out of a blanket of last season's debris.  Friends that is a sure sign spring is on its way.

Are any of you waiting for spring?   If so maybe you will share what you are doing until it arrives.


Have a blessed week.

Hugs Debbie

P.S. these winter photos were taken last Tuesday- since then our snow has disappeared.

"But if  we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."   Romans 8:25 (NIV)

A Bit of Surprise

We awoke to a bit of surprise Friday morning.

Overnight had brought us a gorgeous snow fall.
It had been warm Thursday afternoon - sunny and above average temps.   Things were certainly looking spring-like.

Then the weather reminded us that winter was still here.

So instead of getting grumpy and sad... decided to go outdoors and enjoy a beautiful winter morn.

Shelby was more than happy to go see what the day had brought...

 Schindler too.

Mr. Cardinal seemed quite at home with the snow covered branches...his feathers certainly didn't seemed ruffled by the cold.

As for me I was very grateful to be amazed by such a breathtaking start to the day.


Hope you enjoyed seeing our surprise.


Hugs Debbie  

Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day as we think about love...
this verse seems fitting.

  "Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.   It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails."  1 Cor. 13:4-8 (NIV)

May your Valentine's Day be blessed with  love.

Have a wonderful week!

Hugs Debbie

Cold outside!

When it is cold outside and the snow is piled high...

a hearty home cooked meal can warm the body and the soul.

Meatloaf stuffed with sour cream and cheese is sure to please.

Seasoned potato slices

& a colorful crispy salad make great accompaniments.

I am already feeling warmer.   How about you?

Oh and of course one must not forget sweetened baked apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complete the meal.

So glad you stopped by to see what I do when it is cold outside!


Hope everyone has a blessed week!


Hugs Debbie

Winter Moments

The Neighbors

Here are a few winter moments.

An afternoon's snowy view...

Male Cardinal

a bright cheery visitor...

decorated branches with dollops of white...

Amish Buggy on its way home

a familiar traveler passing by...

Shelby

that special friend waiting for a walk...

and yesterday's lovely sunrise.


So glad you stopped by to visit.   Hope you enjoyed my winter moments.



Hugs Debbie

Blessed New Year!

Wishing everyone  a Blessed New Year!   May it be filled with many blessings and much joy!

Hugs Debbie!