Winter just won't give up! Wednesday evening there were lots of Robins in the yard. Today we will not get above freezing for 24 hours or more. And the on and off rain along with the 20 mph winds with gusts to over 40 mph make it very miserable out there.
I might get started today turning the clocks forward as I have about 20 to change. Thank goodness others automatically change.
So it is a perfect day for Chicken & Dumplings! 5.5 lbs of chicken cooked with garlic, pepper, ginger and tumeric and ready for soups, parsley, carrots and chopped up chicken put in to simmer before the biscuits are put on top. What are you having today? Come on over soon or tomorrow for leftovers as it is better each day.
The Okapi, also known as Forest Giraffe, Congolese Giraffe or Zebra Giraffe, is not related to Zebra. The Okapi and Giraffe are the only living members of the family Giraffidae. They are about 4.9' tall, weigh 440 to 770 lb, and about 8.2' long. It can be found at the Fort Worth zoo and is from the deepest parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo rainforests.
So many people on my prayer list right now... friends and family and friends that are like family. So please today share your blessings with others.
I know our high Friday will only be around 40 but the birds are all thinking it is Spring. Robins, cardinals, sparrows and so many more are everywhere in yards and on feeders... waiting for Hummingbirds to return.
Hope that puts a smile on your face and you will continue to share it with others.
Late yesterday, the girl texted me that her doctor appointment got changed and I didn't have to work for her today. Well, thank goodness. 37° and sleet. I-30 was not moving either.
We decided mid morning that we would go get groceries. As we were ready to walk into the garage, the biggest BOOM of thunder shook the windows. It was very fast moving and so off we went in a very light sleet (not cold enough to stick). Can you believe for the first time in years we got everything on our list. Now, it cost us a pretty penny but the shelves were full.
Thanks for the Anniversary wishes! We have just had the best time together this past week... Well, OK most days for the past 42 years. He makes me laugh every day! We are truely
Please share your smile and choose to be happy and content with where God has placed you today.
Yesterday turned cloudy and windy. We covered plants and moved others in the garage. I took this picture this morning to cheer everyone up today.
Then I ventured outside into the cold just long enough to get this dreary wintery picture and thought next week we will be on DayLight Savings time. Woo Hoo! It will only be 5 am instead of 6 am. As I was coming back in, I looked at the calendar... 42 years today we have been married. We both forgot. Glad I remembered before friends started reminding us.
So now it is after noon and I still don't have any groceries marked off my list. Even worse, I had a call this morning and agreed to work tomorrow at a different office in Rockwall. What? got into me? Since the weather is cold and damp (drizzle not reaching the ground), Hubby talked me into waiting until Wednesday when the temperatures will be warmer. Ok, he twisted my arm.
Maybe the wind won't be as bad by then either. So now I am off to find lunch in our kitchen... by chance did you leave something there? Well, I am sending Blessings and Hugs to you no matter.
Surprise! I didn't get everything done on my list... yet. Thursday, I never got dressed... that's right! But I got laundry done and my nails changed.
Guess what color? OK, it is an orange shade with glitter. Anyway, on Friday my hubby had an appointment with our Neuromusculoskeletal Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy doctor (mine was for next Thursday) but they had a cancellation and she saw me right after his appointment (we both go in together anyway). By the time we picked up our bulbs for our makeshift greenhouse from the wholesale distributor and back to Rockwall it was past lunch time so we ate at the Cotton Patch. Next we were 6th in line of all 8 lines for gasoline at Costco. Then we had 5 things on our Costco list and came out with 10 things. By then we were tired and sore from the doctor so we went home. Since we don't go to town on weekends unless something major happens, we will finish our list next week. However, rain and cooler weather is heading our way again but it shouldn't look like this...
I hope! hehehe We both are feeling much better after Dr. Carey manipulated our entire body. We are both walking better, standing straighter and hurting much less. So... are you ready for a race? I win!
All the cold and dreary days you have been the sunshine in my life. Thanks!
So now I am sharing our sunshine with you as we will be in the mid to upper 70's today. Again, thanks for sharing your cold, icy, winter weather with us.
Don't forget to share your smile. Now I have to get dressed, get my long grocery list filled, wash baskets of clothes, wash my car, do my nails, and so on and so on. What are you doing the next few days (as it will take me that long to get all that done - beginning with getting dressed)???
Got to see my kids on Sunday! The girls played guitar hero and they may not have much rhythm but they are good. They both get very good grades in their advanced classes and are pretty good in sports too. Field and track starts today and they are both in track and various other fields like discus and shot put and relays, maybe pole vault.
It ends up that I am working Wednesday too... so here I am on NOTH when I should be fixing dinner or paying bills or... And, here I am telling you...
It's the weekend and today we reached our high by 8 am. So the only way is up from here and for March warmer days to come. I will be working Monday and Tuesday. I'm excited to get out of the house. You know I will be thinking of you and
Hello my dear friend and hope all is well with you. Sorry Ive been away a little more than usual but the chemo I take now has slowed me up quite a bit. Want to wish you a terrific weekend and a comfy one. Prayers for the turmoil happening in the world and Gods comfort and wisdom.....George
The sun is shining! The ice is melting! It is Friday! Softball and Baseball games will be on later today. What a glorious day God has made. I already had calls from 2 friends that shared stories of miracles of their answered prayers. We will be cold again tomorrow and hopefully after that a warm up is on the way.
What do you do when it doesn't get above freezing for two days and one more to go? Well, I worked in the computer room. Got 7 year old taxes ready to shred, filed paperwork, threw away old boxes to be recycled, paid bills (until I ran out of money) and now I need to eat something today as it is almost Friday!
Yes! We are having another ICE storm. So many wrecks on the main roads that have overpasses. But today there is school and the buses are running. Go figure! We are at 24 with freezing rain and snow. It will be mid Friday before our temperatures are above freezing.
We had a great weekend. My kids came over yesterday afternoon. That is Michelle (now 13) in a panoramic picture in three different places on the fence/gate.
Wayne got all the broken branches from the ice storm and all our trees in the backyard trimmed up. Boy, what a difference! Then we watched all the videos from the Josh Turner concert before they left.
Praying you had a blessed weekend and enjoy this President's Day as well. Stay warm as the next front is sure to be on the way. Come on Spring!
Seems like this winter we have seen all 4 seasons almost every week. Sure hope you are enjoying your weekend. We have watched a lot of sports... Longhorn softball, Longhorn baseball, Longhorn basketball (both women and men). That means Spring is getting closer.
Hoping my kids show up today after their late night Josh Turner concert.
Happy Saturday! We should have a beautiful day. Guess I will uncover and move out plants to get sunshine. Then Tuesday redo before the wintery mix gets here. My kids are going to Billy Bob's tonight to see Josh Turner in concert. It starts at 10 pm. I love his music and his gospel album.
Hope you have a nice long weekend and enjoy President's Day. I am hoping that my kids come over on Sunday. We could surely use help with the down limbs from our ice storm. Besides, I want to hear all about the birthday sleepover and concert. Don't forget to share your smile with everyone you meet as you never know what burdens others are carrying.
Back to adding lots of layers today. It has steadily dropped temperatures all day and I keep putting on more clothes. You can hear the wind whipping out there. We will be near 80 on Monday and have freezing rain on Wednesday. This winter is CRAZY!
