Mangy Moose Monday

Here are some photos of our latest "pet". I've been noticing signs of him living out back and yesterday Nikki and I surprised him while we were on our walk. Later on he decided to come down and hang out on the front lawn a while before crossing Route 114 and visiting the neighbors. He's losing his winter shed that's why he looks mangy.

I feel bad for him cause he's obviously young and alone. I wonder if it was his mama that we hit last August....

What a slacker!

I can't believe it's been a month since I've posted! What a slacker I am! I hope everyone had a nice Easter Sunday. Here are some photos from our Easter breakfast at Gram's house:

Cassandra and her new bunny, with her dad.

Gram, still cook'n.

Aunt Melissa with Cassi.

Elizabeth....up to no-good, perhaps?

Kelly's new babe, Kaden.

A Book To Read

I have to admit, when The Shack by William P. Young was first recommended to me I was skeptical. I read online that the book centered around a tragedy and that it was religious. Well since the passing of my own mom, tragedy is something that I cannot handle well and therefore was worried I'd be in tears throughout the book. Let me tell you, yes, the book is based on a tragedy but it is so much more. It is a most read. It really made me think about my own life and my own actions. I don't want to give away too much for those who have not read it. For those who have read it, let's chat.

More Snow Monday

Above are a couple of quick shots out my office window. In the top photo you can see the snow coming down, yet again. The second photo is just the wonderful view I have from my desk chair. :)

I'm looking forward to spring so I can get some color in my photos. Everything has been white thus far!

Yesterday I started reading The Shack by William P. Young. This book was recommend by my friend Sarah and even though I'm only half way through it I feel safe in saying if you haven't read it, you're missing out. It's a book I cannot put down. I can't wait to find out what happens next and I have an aerobics class tonight so I probably won't have a whole lot of reading time. I will make another entry here once I have finished reading it...perhaps opening up some discussion.

Daylight Savings Sunday

Wow do I ever feel guilty. I've been slacking off on my posts here so today will be a catch up post. Two weeks ago today Stacy and I went on a bus trip to Valcourt, Canada. I was astounded by the Motorcycles racing on ICE. Yes...can you imagine. I tried to get some photos but there was a fence between us and track (my camera kept focusing on the fence so I've got to get some pointers from my photographer friend Sarah). Here is my attempt at a photo:
The second photo is of the race sleds in the pit area.

Yes, we have snow! These photos were taken on February 26th and believe it or not the snow had settled some. The day prior to my taking these the snow was up to the bottom of the window on the front door. I'm not sure if Spring will ever make it here this year....

Reflections of a Chocoholic

Valentines Day may very well be my favorite holiday. This year was that much better because the day fell on a weekend. What could be better...a whole weekend of being catered to and lots of chocolate! I have two addictions, exercise and chocolate. It's a good thing one counteracts the other!! Hope everyone had a nice weekend with their sweetie!

Monday, Monday

Every other day, every other day,

Every other day of the week is fine, yeah

But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes

You can find me cryin' all of the time

The words to that old Mamas And The Papas tune seems to come to mind most Mondays. What a busy weekend it was, and now it's 6:30 a.m Monday and I'm wondering why it is Friday through Sunday fly by and the rest of the week usually seems to move at a snail's pace!

We had some wild weather this weekend. It was 10 below zero at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, we left snowmachining at 9:00 a.m. and by lunch time we were all complaining at how warm we were riding. It was in the 30's mid day and after lunch we actually ran into some rain showers! 130 miles, one huge pizza and a good share of hiliarious stories later we arrived home.

Sunday it either flurried or rained lightly most of the morning, but by mid afternoon the sun was out and it made for a nice snowshoe. Riley, who is now 13 1/2 still snowshoes with us but usually on his terms. We let him go by himself and he follows along at his own pace. In this photo he decided it was time to go home when we hit the fork in the trail.....we were all continuing up the trail and he was headed back down to his warm little bed!