Montana

Driving from Spokane here is our first view of Flathead lake, it takes my breath away every time.

I believe these are the Swan Mountains(they all look alike to me)

See the house at the top of this mountain?  I can't imagine being up there, it's VERY windy. 

Nothing to say just some beautiful pictures out the window.

Katie and Charlie out trying to make a snow man, didn't work.  Snow was too fluffy, didn't know that was possible.

Here comes Larry!!  Great neighbors who take care of us Floridians.

Thanks Larry!

I'm amazed at the ice cycles!

Don't they look like a happy group?!!

That's Duncan, Charlie, Katie & Amanda.

Don't know where Emily was.

We almost ran out of fire wood, our wood burning stove is pretty much all we used to keep warm.

So the mountain men went out to cut wood.

Charlie was so good about bringing the wood up.

Oops, see what I see?

It must be a Florida guy thing. 

Pull them up Charlie!!

 

Glad to be home in Florida, it's beautiful there but I have to say I am a Florida girl.

 

I want to say I'm still having trouble with posting pictures.  I did hear about someone else having the same problem so I'm hoping to get things figured out.

 

I do miss my blog.

Folk...have you seen it?

Go see!

Have you seen the pretty new Folk magazine?  Well, you need to if you have not.  Your not going to find it at the usual places like the grocery store or even Barnes and Noble, yet.
I find mine at Adjectives from my friend Dawn's booth, When Pigs Fly.  She also has a shop in Mt Dora Florida.  Just the name should get you there. 
Anyhoo,  I have to tell you this because I'm such a nice person and I want to share. Folk is selling a full years subscription for $5.00!  That's less then one magazine costs!!  And to top that, now they are giving away I Pads, yes that's plural!!  I want one.  There are several ways to win, so go on over the their link and play to win.
OK, I'm really kind of selfish.  I'm trying to win here so I'm telling you.
Is that so wrong?
Good luck to all, including me..hehe
Are you ready for Christmas?
I gave 2 friends Folk magazine subscriptions, that's a $5.00 gift!!  And it keeps on giving!!  You can't beat that..
We are leaving Friday for Montana so we should be having a white Christmas..I hope.
I have no Internet out there so you won't hear much from me, that's pretty normal lately.  I hope to change that up next year.
My hubby surprised me with a new/used bike so now I'm trying to take a neighbor ride in the morning with my camera.  You know how the new year renews you, I'm hoping it renews me.  And my friend Gail is going to help me with my picture storage problem.  She's pretty blog smart!

My thoughts are with all those involved in the horrible Sandy Hook tragedy.
I pray for them everyday.

It's just doesn't seem fare that life has to go on.


 XOXO

A package for me?!!

Packages or boxes come to our house almost everyday, never for me.

So was I surprised this said my name!!

From my good friend Ann that moved to California, I miss you.

Ann is The Boston Lady

All wrapped up with a jute ribbon, because she knows me so well.

A sweet note.

Merry Christmas Ann!!

Look what she sent me!!

Beautiful cards from Muddy Boot Dreams Photography.

As you can see, profits from these cards are donated to the Alzheimer's Society of BC.

www.muddybootdreams.com

Thank you Ann, you really do know me and that make me happy.

Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

Miss you...

Lola B just loves the glow and warmth of the Christmas tree.

 

I tried paper whites for the first time this year.

I can believe how easy they are to grow.  I'm not crazy how they smell.

 

I like finding old garden equipment to plant things in, like this old fertilizer spreader.

I have planted a few peppers, I have to leave the marker because I can't ever remember what I plant.

Jack blends in all with all the white.

He's only 2 years old but acts like an old man, very calm.

He's a another sweet heart

My yellow bush that I'm making into a tree is blooming nicely.

It attracts yellow butterflies, I try to plant things that attract birds and butterflies.

This guy comes every morning and starts squawking very loud, then all the birds and squirrels start yelling and trying to warn everyone to protect their babies.

It's sad because he will fly into the trees and come out with a baby and fly off. 

Lola is a happy girl...

I went to my friend Gail's house the other day so she could help me with my camera skills and some tips for storing pictures.  I have had such a problem blogging because I just don't understand some things.

Help Gail!! 

Gail is Camera Crazy!  That's the name of her blog and she is!!

 

 

Baxter is a real cutie.

Don't you love that cute stool?!! 

She has a great home, very eclectic, just what makes a home.

 

Oh, I want to show you something my brother in law, Scott, taught me at Thanksgiving.

Do you like rutabaga?  I do!  It's Scott's job to make the rutabaga, he went on line and found a great way to peel them.  I don't make them very often because they are so hard to peel and cut.

I have been known to take them outside to the driveway with a huge knife to cut them in half.

Well, put them in a bowl.

Microwave them for a few minutes.  My camera battery died right after this picture so I just have to tell you from here.  It melts the wax and makes it so easy to peel with a potato peeler and because they have softened up in the microwave they are easy to cut up.

I finish boiling them like potato's and mash with butter.

Simple!

 

It's Saturday, the day after the horrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary.  My heart is just so heavy, I don't know what to say.  God bless them all.

It's hard to have a normal day when you know these people are hurting so bad.

I'm just so sorry...

Hugs to them