Snow, Snow, and more Snow

Apparently 2010 is going to be known for its frigid temperatures and lots of snow. This is all we have seen since the year began. Snow each day, very cold temps, and lots of wind. We have been in hibernation mode since I have yet to get to town to buy chains or cables for my tires. Normally we get some snow and it goes away a few days or at the most a week later. This year we have had snow for weeks and I don't think it is going to go away any time soon. I have been spending my days chopping wood for our stove as the pieces we had delivered are a bit big. I had been meaning to start on my fitness routine again anyways. At least I will have nice toned arms! :) My oldest picked on me and called me "Ma Bunyan" which I was not to fond of. Smart sassy girl! Teenagers, what can I say. At least we are warm! She is the first to complain about it being cold out and her being cold so I know she appreciates what I do. She never gripes about bringing in the wood and is always the first to ask me to start the fire. They all tend to help with the wood and my middle two seem like they think it is a big adventure. It was always a chore my sister and I had growing up and I really did not mind it either. But we had to bring it up from the cellar which meant lugging it up those pesky cellar stairs which was a bit tricky when you were little. Not to mention our cellar was the CREEPIEST place! You know how much kids just love dark spooky places. I was convinced some monster was going to jump out and get me so I would only bring up wood if my sister helped. If she was gone and I HAD to do it alone I remember I would always sing some Bible songs I had learned. That is the only thing that helped me get through the ordeal of going down their alone. I guess even back then I had faith, even if I did not really know it at the time.

I decided to take some outdoor pics so you all could see what we see each day. Below is a pic of the woods behind out house. It is back in these woods that the coyotes and other wild creatures like to hang out. They lurk about in these woods just waiting to snatch up my sister and eat her! At least that is how she acts whenever she comes for a visit! :)

Normally you can see the mountains beyond, but the snow makes them look like this.



And this.


The bigger kids did get out and enjoy the snow some. Here is my oldest pushing her friend down the hill. It just goes to show that you are never to old for sliding down hill.
Here she is again pushing my son down the hill. She just likes pushing everyone around. :)

Here she is posing with her friend.

Here they are after sliding down the hill. They had a blast doing this and I was glad to see them outside enjoying themselves instead of being stuck inside like we have been for days.
Here is my son after he helped me with the wood. He looks nice and warm doesn't he? :)
So we hope you all are enjoying the start of the new year in your area. We are enjoying ours to the best of our abilities. I have asked my hubby if he was planning on coming home anytime soon and whisking me away for a few days. A girl can have wishful thinking can't she?? I will just be glad to have him home for a longer time than part of a day! That is the hardest part of his job. I miss you dear! Come home soon! Stay safe! Love you!