COME ON!!!

So it started snowing yesterday and hasn’t stopped. You all are probably tired of hearing me complain about the snow but I love the warm weather so much. I want to soak up some sun, wear less layers, enjoy meals outside, watch things grow, be mud free, and so much more. We probably have accumulated about 8 inches so far! UGHH! Here are some photos Gary took yesterday and today…

24 hours ago

This morning…

Can you spy Adah?

Gary took some photos of this little humming bird last night after dinner. He was a little stunned at the weather as well. It was as if he was saying “what the…?”

I’m reaching for a bright side in all of this and all I can come up with is that I’m forced to stay inside and get some projects done. I already cut out a bunch of sewing goodies last night. Hopefully I can stay motivated to complete them.

A classic from Jeb

Hola, Gary here. I thought I would post lyrics to one of our favorites from Jeb Puryear and Donna the Buffalo. So it goes, way back during the Christmas of 2007, Danette and I went to the Treadway Inn in Owego, NY, for Jeb’s Solo CD Release Party. The album is Hopes & Dreams, and although this song really has nothing to do with that night (other than it’s a Jeb song), I couldn’t help but mention that special night…which subsequently was our first “date night” since Ellie came a long.

BTW, Jeb Puryear is singer, songwriter and guitar player for Donna the Buffalo, and frankly, a living legend. And in case you’re interested (this is pretty neat) DtB has a cool site called Donnabase.com, where you can search for song lyrics, get set lists and much more.

Visitor

I’m just a visitor here, now that’s all right
I’m just a visitor here, now that’s all right
The prospect of dying makin’ life so strange
Just a worker bee workin’ out on the range
It’s coming clear
I’m just a visitor here

I feel the glory, the coming of the sun
I feel the glory, the coming of the sun
Behold the dawn it’s setting just beyond
We’re just getting started getting things done
Destiny’s near
I’m just a visitor here

Chorus:
But I’ve come busy doin’ what I can
Furthering the world’s gracious plan
Always at a loss when not applied
Furthering the world’s gracious side
Little birdie, little birdie
Won’t you sing to me your song
Such a short time to be here
Such a long time to be gone

But I’ve become attached to the things that I’ve seen
Mothers smile and the fields of green
The way the sun sets on the valley below
The way the things you love seem to come and go
Then disappear
I’m just a visitor here

Finally! Some Green Grass

We have been able to show Ellie this week that there is so much more out there besides that cold white stuff. There are flowers, dirt, and green grass underneath all of of that. We still have a very small patch of snow remaining from the pile off our roof, but everything is finally starting to come alive up here in TL. Gary even planted a few things in our little garden patch. This morning was perfect for enjoying our breakfast outside and breathing in some fresh air the temperature was just right and the sun wasn’t too harsh. I love waking up in the morning and having coffee on the porch one of my favorite things. Gary has officially moved his office out there as well. The humming birds have shown up as well. I love hearing the whir of their little wings. So sweet

On Mother’s Day

My mom is beautiful both inside and out. She is talented, smart, and creative. She is honest. She is a nurturer. She is patient, tolerant, and humble. She loves unconditionally. She is lovely. She is my best friend.

I LOVE YOU MOM!

Pelicans on the Bear River

Last week when I went to pick up the dogs from my parents I took a moment to admire these great birds. Mom and Dad live a short distance from the Bear River which is a wonderful place for migratory birds to gather. Every spring these guy show up for a short time. It’s a nice reminder that spring has sprung and the winter is coming to a close.

Anybody know who this guy is? Go ahead take a guess. I’ll be researching as well. He was hanging out with the Pelicans and I spied a whole bunch (perhaps a gaggle or a flock) of them by the Logan River as well. I think he is beautiful as well. I find myself fascinated by the crane like birds Blue Herons are one of my favorites there is an empirical quality to them. I think I’ve missed my chance to photograph the Sandhills that have been enjoying the farmers fields. Next year…

Picnic at Red Butte Gardens

We decided to come down from the mountains on Saturday and visit the city. We were seeking out spring blooms, green grass, and warm air as opposed to our few feet of remaining snow, mud, and sad looking vegetation. So we packed a picnic and headed to Red Butte Gardens. The daffodils were out in all their glory but all the rest were still trying to come out of their winter slumber. It appeared that they had a touch of a frost as well some of the blooms were a bit haggard. We enjoyed ourselves none the less. Our favorite daffodil we picked out is the white with the orange neck. I also really like the yellow one that was clustery with orange highlights. They also had a great children’s garden that we will have to return to when it is in it’s glory. I would love to see the “Dragon” trellis in its peak I bet the kiddos go nuts over that.

They also had an event showcasing some Bonsai plants. Here are our favorites. The one on the left has been “in training for 80+ years”…