These little bluebirds are from (cousin)Sister~~~every time I look at it I know of the love we share as Sister's~~~

Happy St. Patrick's Day~~~

Made me a pattern to make a Shamrock~~~Buttons from my MOther-in-Law's tin of buttons~~she loved to collect them. I have used so many of them in crafts~~sweet memories-a vintage card that was in my collection-

~~~~Lighting of the Green~~~

 Had fun gathering  some of my Green dishes to decorate for St. Patrick's day~~

 May the luck of the irish be with you all~~~

A taste of Spring

This was taken pre- storms Q~~Rocky~~saturn~~~ so much snow now......We went south 3 hours to Steelville to honor one of our wonderful friends who had passed away.  they have no snow~~Birds were singing and some of the jonquils were blooming~~~ such a difference in our own state~~~Soon we will see green grass also.. so many plans for the flower beds and garden~~~ sure gave us a taste of the wonderful season to come~~~

more snow pictures

Another beautiful sunset today~~~ Just the right moment to capture that awesome sight!!! Our place on the hill captures so many pretty views of nature!!

Our poor chicken pen has collapsed under the weight of the heavy snow!!! Will be awhile before they can get oout to green grass!

I t will be a few days before I will get in my little hideway!!Drifts way up the door!!

From my kitchen window``such a calm and peaceful moment---

Mother Nature presented me with a memorable Birthday~~~These were beautiful poppies that I can enjoy ~~~no matter what the weather outside  They really brighten the day~~ Cake and ice cream with all Our family on Sun was so much fun~~with all their busy scheludes, it is hard to always do that~~Spending time with Our youngest Granddaughter last night~She stayed the night, Mom and Dad and Older Sister went to KC to visit her college~~ Another milestone to happen in this growing up process for her~~~So proud of them both~~She will persue her dreams~~  of Course, Kayla and I played our game of Skip-bo~~we always have to play a hand or two~~very rare though~~she let me win!Ha ha~~ Better get the breakfast going~She does have to go to school today----we were hoping for one more day to play and enjoy--- such wonderful memories to be treasured ~~~~~

Such a Currier and Ives picture week this has been!!~ Going to work was such a challenge~~But we made it~~ Breakfast made for all the workers who had to stay the night~~Lots of challenges for all~~Many lost their power, but we were very fortunate!! Home and sit by the fire~~~Cozy.