Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Frozen Berries


Frozen Berries
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
On this last day of November, four to eight inches of snow are predicted. If we get just 4.2 inches, we will have achieved the snowiest November on record.

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Monday, November 29, 2010

The Prairie


The Prairie - East
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Snow, and not much else, as far as the eye can see.

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Looking Up


Looking Up
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Looking up through the snowy branches.

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Snow!


Snow on Gargoyle
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
It's been snowy & cold!

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Friday, November 26, 2010

First Haircut


First Haircut - Part 2
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242

Baby got her first haircut from Great-Grandma over Thanksgiving.

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Drifting Snow


Drifting Snow
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Frozen Flowers


Frozen Flowers
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Beautiful until they thawed and turned to mush.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Rhino in Snow


Rhino in Snow
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
I don't think this is his natural habitat.

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Monday, November 22, 2010

Frosty!


Snow on Strawberries
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
We saw a light dusting of snow yesterday. Now the big storm is here with up to 8" of snow predicted by tomorrow morning and the low temperature forecast to be -14 degrees.

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Serenity Prayer


Serenity Prayer
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
I made this cross stitch for my mom about 25 years ago.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Hayden Lake


The title of today’s post was going to be Gloomy Day, because that’s what it was. There was no sign of the sun; the sky was overcast and threatening snow all day. So I drove out to the lake to get some shots at lunch.

But now, as I look at this photo, that’s not what comes to mind.

There is awe at the beauty of the nature, delight at the sprinkling of powdered sugar snow on the mountains and thankfulness that fate brought me to this most beautiful place on earth to live at this point in my life.

But not gloomy. Not gloomy at all.

Friday, November 19, 2010

St. Francis in Snow


St. Francis in snow
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Everything dusted with snow... First snow 2010.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Bounty for the Birds


Bounty for the Birds
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
I noticed this tree on my way home a few days ago. The day I had no battery in my camera. After the winds we had the other night, every other tree like it in the area was stripped of all their leaves. I wasn't hopeful this one would still look as pretty, but I was pleasantly surprised. The birds will be glad of this tree and all it's cousins when the snow comes.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

After the Storm


The Morning After
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
We had rain and ferocious winds, but the next morning, the sky was incredible.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Sheep


Sheep
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
I saw the sheep on my way home at lunch. They were right next to the fence and I had my camera so I stopped. I got out and whistled to get their attention, their heads all shot up and they looked right at me. It was the perfect shot - if only I'd remembered to put my battery back in my camera this morning when I loaded the camera into it's bag. By the time I ran home, got my battery and got back to the field, the sheep had moved away from the fence. And when I whistled, they ignored me and continued eating. When I yelled "Hey!" they ran away. So this is what you get. A photo of sheep butts.

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Vintage Cast Iron Dutch Oven

One of the many treasures Scott brought home yesterday.

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Books


Books
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
My library. Well, part of it.

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Flags


Flags
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
The wind was more cooperative.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Leaf Burritos


Leaf Burritos
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Leaves, leaves everywhere!

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Veterans Day 2010

In honor of all the veterans who have served, and are serving now.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Lexi & Scott


Lexi & Scott
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
We've had Lexi for over six months now and she's refused to jump up on the bed. Que can do it, and he's about half her size. There was no convincing her - she wouldn't even try, not for food, treats or chewies. It was really annoying, because she could jump down, and did all the time. Then she'd come back & stand next to the bed and whine.

Until this weekend, when Scott used a couple of pillows and spent about 20 minutes with her. Somehow, he convinced her that she could do it and now she's jumping up and down without hesitation. Way to go, Scott!

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

November Sky


November Sky
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
It was one year ago today that I lost my mom. I still miss her every day.

If your mom is still around, hug her today for me. Tell her how much she means to you. That's the best way I can think of to honor my mom.

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Monday, November 8, 2010

Scrabble


Scrabble
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
I spent the weekend playing a wicked game of online Scrabble with good friends in Oregon & Utah. I'm losing, badly, but having a great time.

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Gargoyle in Gold


Gargoyle in Gold
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Goodbye, Daylight Savings Time.

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Do Not Enter


Do Not Enter
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
What do you do when your child decides to follow the wrong path? What do you do when that child is an adult?

I'll tell you. Nothing. And it's the hardest thing you'll ever do.

You tell them you love them. You tell them you'll always be there for them. And then you watch them go down the path they've chosen.

You can offer to help, knowing it may be refused. You can give advice, knowing it will probably be discarded.

But mostly, you worry. And watch. And wait. Wait for the inevitable. For the disaster you know is coming.

It's not for sissies, this parenthood.

That's for sure.

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Friday, November 5, 2010

November Rose


November Rose
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242

Every year there are one or two plants that forget what time of year it is. This is one.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Sunshine Through Leaves


Sunshine Through Leaves
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
This is the sun. I took a photo because I want to remember what it looks like. After tomorrow, we're not going to see it again for a while.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Vote!


Election Day 2010
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242
Because it's more important than ever.

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Monday, November 1, 2010