What could possibly be funner then wrestling in the snow? Not much, according to these two. Except maybe a game of “keep away” with Bailey’s new sweater. There’s a series of five shots in my Flickr photostream of Casey *helping* Bailey remove his new sweater, and then racing off with it. It’s pretty funny- but believe me, it was even funnier in real life. ; )
Every season, it seems I find myself saying it is my favorite season. Winter is no exception.
I really love Winter. Everything is covered in white right now. At night, especially when the moon is out, the light reflects off the snow and it is just beautiful. I haven’t seen it for a while, but a few years ago I managed to see the Northern lights on a couple of occasions. Amazing. Breathtaking. Awe-inspiring! Winter is a time to watch the dogs play in the snow, go skiing at 49* North in Chewelah, watch the lake slowly (or not so slowly this year) freeze over, sit inside by a window with a cup of hot apple cider and watch the snow flakes drift to their resting spot on the ground. Winter is a time when all the bulbs in the ground are gearing up for their Spring arrival. Which.. when it happens… will be my very favorite Season.
Tomorrow the Christmas tree comes down. There should be another few inches of snow on the ground, if the weatherman is right. The plan is to roast a prime rib for New Year’s Day dinner. I didn’t make my traditional “yule log” cake for Christmas dinner, so maybe I’ll bake that tomorrow. Hot buttered rum after dinner… fudge and the last of the Christmas cookies… my last hurrah before the New Year’s “gotta get healthy and lose weight” resolutions go into effect.
Ah… life is good, and Winter is wonderful!
The year, I mean. Where did 2008 go? It seems like just yesterday I was joking about it being “almost Christmas” in July. Little did I realize then, how true that was. The past six months have flown by. It has come and gone in the blink of an eye. One minute I was driving my Mom back from Tulsa Oklahoma- then the next thing I know we were putting up lights and decorating the tree. LIfe is short enough- but when time flies like this, it feels even shorter. Why is that? What can you do about it? Nothing. So just be sure to enjoy every single minute of every single day. Because it’ll be gone before you know it and you can’t get it back.
My New Year’s Wishes for you-
Happiness deep down within.
Serenity with each sunrise.
Success in each facet of your life.
Family beside you.
Close and caring friends.
Health, inside you.
Love that never ends.
Special memories of all the yesterdays.
A bright today with much to be thankful for.
A path that leads to beautiful tomorrows.
Dreams that do their best to come true.
Appreciation of all the wonderful things about you.
~ Author Unknown to me ~
Home Sweet Home - Inbetween snow storms
Bailey turned one today! We celebrated with party hats and buddy biscuits. Bailey got a new little stuffed dog with droopy ears and a knobby rubber bone. Casey was the perfect gentleman and tried really really hard not to steal Bailey’s toys.
