We woke yesterday to an truly unusual sight for the greater Sacramento area - snow, and lots of it. Our entire backyard was blanketed in about 2 inches. A truly spectacular sight.
Our girl, DeeDee (above), tentatively took a few steps before venturing out into the billowy stuff that she wasn't quite sure of. Our older gentlemen, Merlin, looked none-too- pleased and we weren't able to snap a good picture of him. He just wanted to come back inside and get warm. Smart doggy!
So, here are pictures of our backyard, with the "king (DH) and queen (DeeDee)" of the manse. The yard is truly spectacular and a wonderful sight for this wintry holiday season. Yes, it's the "White Christmas" thing. This morning the temperature is 23 degrees in Loomis. The snow has turned mostly to ice, but is still lingering. More snow is predicted for this week.
Tomorrow is our niece's big surgery. We are praying this will work to cure her of her seizures which have become so debilitating. She is a brave young woman who is anxious to lead a normal life of an 18-year old.
My new skates still sit in the box waiting to be debuted. Maybe later this week? Who knows? I now have a hacking cough to go with the sinus infection and other unpleasantness. Yikes, I love the cold and snow, but hate the germs that go with it!
Onward, slogging through the snow.
Thanks, J. Appreciate the thought about Alicia. I will be at the hospital all day tomorrow. I talked with my sister-in-law (Alicia's mom) who is totally stressed over the surgery, as you can imagine.
ReplyDeleteTalked w/Coach J last night. Looks like lesson is on Friday at 11:00 am. Will definitely try my new skates then. She has my music cut also. I'm excited to have you listen to it. Also will have Jill S give me her thoughts about elements she suggest including in program.
Still can't believe you didn't get ANY snow and roads clear from your end of the pond to the rink. What a difference 35 miles can make!
I feel like a leper! I have been uninvited which I completely understand.from visiting Alicia given her fragile post-surgery state, Now I am going to miss seeing you, Jayne, and a few other friends, but my Paso partner is sick too, so we couldn't do our little dance anyway. As the day has worn on, my energy has worn off. Let's schedule a Christmas coffee date as soon as I am out of the leper colony! Thanks for all your help with the event.
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