Signs of Spring

Laney and I woke this morning to sunshine and cold temperatures.  We were both quite surprised as we opened the back door and saw snow.  It was just a light dusting, but the words out of my mouth were yuch !  I was thinking is winter ever going to end.  I am hoping the warmth of the sunshine melts the snow quickly.

Just last week we we're enjoying a sneak preview of spring, as the temperature made it to 65.  The snow melted quickly in the warm air causing flooding in some areas.  Our backyard became a swamp and I wondered at one point wether there was something scary lurking beneath the puddles of water.  I think Laney was a little scared as she walked very cautiously through the yard.  It was nice to actually see grass.  Hopefully in another month we will have green grass.  The few days of warm weather have departed, but it gave us all a burst of energy to sustain us until spring decides to come and stay.

My husband and I spent the beautiful warm day Saturday, washing our unrecognizable cars.  They were covered with salt and road soot.  We also enjoyed a long walk outside under a blue sky and lots of sunshine.  The warm air felt good and we pinched ourselves, as we were able to shed our winter coats.  We did however keep the coats within reach as the cold air is once again upon us.  The high tomorrow is only 17 degrees.  What a difference from last week.

We also cleaned up our yard that was covered with leaves and seedling from the trees.  The snowfall had come early last fall before all the leaves had fallen.  We were quite surprised to see what was under all the snow after it had melted.  I was surprised to see the first signs of green vegetation coming up in my flower beds.  It was a sure sign that spring was just around the corner.

Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth

The Warm Up

I woke up to sunshine today and the sound of ice and snow dripping from the house.  I am thankful for another day of sunshine after the last four days.  We had the snow storm  Friday night that dumped four inches of snow on us and then Saturday night another light snowfall.  Yesterday afternoon we started with snow that turned to sleet and freezing rain then back to snow.  The roads were very icy last night as temperatures fell into the twenties.  I captured a picture this morning from the front window of the ice and snow on the road in front of our house.  Hopefully in the next couple of days it will be gone, as the temperature is suppose to be in the fifties by Thursday.

I am thankful for all the sunny days we have had this winter.  It does help with the winter blues when there is sunshine.  This winter  will be remembered for a long time.  We had approximately 46 inches of snow.  Now that it is warming up outside we are bracing for flooding.  My husband said the roads
were already flooding last evening during the storm.  The rain and melting snow were too much for the sewers to hold.

Laney is sitting on my lap, as I write this post.  She is scared as the house is making all kinds of noises.  I think a big portion of snow and ice has just let go on the roof and I can hear it sliding.  They have warned people to be careful of  ice cycles  and huge hunks of ice falling off  buildings and homes.  People have been injured from ice hitting them. Wow, I just heard another hunk of ice sliding on the roof.  It sounds scary.  I hope there is no damage.

This is going to be an interesting day as the windows are now popping.  Laney is on guard, as every time she hears a noise she jumps.  I hope there is no damage to the house.  We had forty mile hour winds last night and something sounded like it broke loose from the house.  I have not gone out to assess the damage.  I don't think I want to know.  I am thankful we have not had the problems that the people in the southern states have had.  The snow and ice was surely a shock for them.  I hope everyone is safe not mater where they are.  Spring is surely on its way.  I heard birds chirping this morning.  It made me smile.

Life is beautiful in the sunshine !!
Elizabeth