A Stanton Christmas

Last night, we slid to mom's in Scappoose to gather with my family. Unfortunately, my brothers couldn't make it because they couldn't get off their streets because of the deep snow. We don't have plows in this area like bigger cities do, so it's quite a mess. We missed having them there. But, the rest of us did make it. Again, it wasn't easy! My sister, Mona and her kids got in Christmas Day morning on a stand-by flight from Spokane. They were supposed to be here the day before, but due to weather, that didn't work either. It was good to see them here safe and sound!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Last night, Andy and Kelly came over the river and through the woods to Nana and Papa's house. They had quite the time getting here, but God kept them safe. A few minutes before they arrived, our power went out and so we gathered up the candles and lamps once more. This would be an adventure having Christmas in the dark!...But, alas, right before Andy came back with the kids, the power returned. Yay! We had a great evening feasting, opening presents and just playing around. The snow was falling outside. Today, Lamar, Brittany and I will just relax, make a few special phone calls and later on, go to mom's for the Stanton get-together. We're looking forward to it!
Merry Christmas, everyone!

Meeko, the Red-Nosed Kitty

I kid you not, Brittany had Meeko in the house warming up and he came out from under the Christmas tree with this little Christmas berry on the end of his nose!

...and growing

14 inches and growing! I thought we were done! Brittany's supposed to fly out (alone) of PDX on Saturday for Canada. We're praying that it won't be a problem by then!

More Snow Pictures

Lamar and I took a walk before it got dark down our road and on to Church Road a ways. The snow was coming down...more like little pellets, stinging our faces. But, I must say, the walk really felt good! And just as Lamar was determining that his car would bottom out down our driveway with the snow, Devon, our next-door neighbor came with his jeep and happily obliged packing it down for the morning commute. Yay!

Here are a few more pictures of the day around our place.

Officially Winter!

What a difference one season makes!



We now have 13 inches in places and it's still snowing!




Brittany couldn't believe that the bed of her truck was almost full!

You can't tell, but this is actually part of the pathway leading to the arbor entrance of the Secret Garden.

A Week Later

A week ago today, I started taking pictures of the snow around our house.



I never dreamed that a week later, we'd have a foot of snow! Notice the Douglas Firs hanging heavy with snow and our address sign in the front flower bed.





On the back deck, the birdfood is no longer sinking in the snow. No, that layer of ice we got last night took care of that. Makes a much easier meal for the birdies!






I haven't been out in it much, but later on this morning, when it's not so dark around here, I'm going out and getting somemore pictures. You probably have wondered what has taken me so long! So stay "posted"!