I love these kids!!!  And, I love that they like to play outside in the snow just as I did as a kid.  Our snow pants, boots, hats, coats and mittens have been getting quite the workout lately.  The kids have been enjoying the fun that snow brings, but last night James was really wishing for spring.  He came and told us he can't wait for spring to get here because he wants to plant some corn and watch it grow.  Grandpa Jim should be proud!!

This little one can't stop eating snow!

Winter Wonderland!!

Snow Day Snuggling

I guess snow days are good for snuggling with your sister and brother. We are having our second snow day in less than a week. Normally I would be excited, but Mark left early this morning to fly to Michigan for work and I am stuck dealing with all this snow by myself. Maybe the kids are just resting up so they can help me shovel the 7 inches of snow. The snow is heavy and sticky, so I am hoping to convince them to roll a giant snowman with the snow that is in the driveway and then I will have less to shovel!

The Farm on a Snowy Morning

My Dad, aka Grandpa Jim, hauling the daily load of manure (or as we called it as kids: flapping poop).

 With seven inches of new snow this morning it was a "snow day" today for many in the area, but on the farm it's just another snowy day.  Today I went on a little ride-along with my dad to capture a couple of winter farm scenes.  The city seems to be stretching its reach by the minute and this spring work will begin on a major commercial development on the land adjacent to my family's farm.  As the construction begins, the landscape of my childhood (and my dad's and his parents) will be rearranged.  The earth will be moved and some of the views I call home will forever be altered.  Today I wanted to record a winter view from the pasture and fields south of our farm as I fear next year some of these views will be quite different. 

Looking toward the barn from the field.

A snowy fence line view that is sure to look much different next year as the city creeps closer to our farm.

In His Element:  farmers never retire

Living on the Edge

 

 

Bread!!

I made this crusty bread from scratch today. My hope is to perfect a gluten free version for little C!

Art?

Someone was very creative with their "art" skills this morning. There were also beautiful drawings on her hands and the bottoms of her feet. She said she looked like a kitty cat!

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