Winter Wonderland

Last night.

This morning.

The Animas River this morning.

My view.

Snow is accumulating and it is wet and the roads are slushy. There were also about 10 geese flying over the river but I didn’t get a close up in time. They flew right over Manley and I, maybe about 30 feet above us. You could hear the beating of their wings as they ascended. It was a thrill on this Sunday morning.

Hope everyone is ready for Christmas. I’ve gotten my part done. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone.

I keep forgetting to mention that I had a birthday a couple of weeks ago. I received some gifts from my family while in Wisconsin. From mom and Ray I got a Packers tshirt with Aaron Rodgers on it, from Joyce and Jill (Tim, actually) I got part of my flight paid to Wisconsin, some candles from Jill and last but certainly not least, Jacque made Kisa a small quilt for on top of her bed pillow, made Manley a lap quilt (for when he is on my lap in the recliner or on the bed) with his name stitched into it, all made out of the same material that my gorgeous quilt is made out of--the greens/golds/blacks. I also received a couple of birthday cards and LOTS of birthday wishes from my coworkers along with a birthday bagel from my boss. If I forgot anything, please let me know!!! And thank you all for making my day special!!!

I Made My Mom Cry

 

This is my mom’s reaction as all 4, yes I said 4, of her daughters came out of Jill’s bedroom singing “Happy Birthday” to her--with me being last in line (with a big red bow on), and popping out from behind Jill and saying SURPIRSE!!!

Joyce, Jacque, Mom, Julie, Jill

Conlan, Trent, Mom and Jasmine

Michelle, Matt, Mom, Jen

She had NO idea that I was flying up to Wausau, Wi to see her on November 27th as her birthday present from Joyce, Jill and myself.  I even called her Thanksgiving morning on my way to the airport.  When she asked what I was doing that day, I said probably just reading and maybe watching some football.  I left out the part about traveling to Wisconsin!!  She even said she wished I was there.  I said “I know”.     As our family celebrated on Saturday, we 4 girls had to wait for 1+ days and think of the best way to give her her 80th birthday present---me!!  Do you know how hard it is for our family to keep a secret??  Well, we pulled it off. 

I guess I was a big hit!!  :)  At Jill’s house were Joyce, who was moving from Alaska to Maryland, and her daughter Jen and her son Trent, Jacque from Madison, and her son Matt and his 2 children, Jill and Tim, and Jill’s daughter Michelle and her friend, Jared, and of course, my mom and Ray. 

We had a great day with lots of food and talk and laughing and fun.  One of my bestest Thanksgivings!!!  Thanks to my sister Joyce and to Tim (Jill’s significant other) I was able to afford the airfare and spend time with my family. 

Manley stayed at my friend Deb’s house and got spoiled rotten while Kisa stayed home alone with my landlady checking in on her. 

Since then I have learned that I will have more responsibilities at my job.  Working World is moving out of New Country and into another office down the road (even closer to my place) and selling used cars.  Our clientele have less than perfect credit and Charlett and I will be moving before Christmas if all the details get ironed out.  Nickie is staying as the Toyota Sales Manager and we do not yet know who our manager will be.  But, I will have an opportunity to make more money.  So, more training and more opportunity to show my sales potential. 

Manley is getting over a bladder infection .  He is feeling pretty good today.  The antibiotics are helping. 

Friday night the ‘administration staff’ had a party at the owner’s residence.   Margaritas, beer, mexican food and even presents!!  Lots of fun was had by all.  Then next Saturday is New Country’s Christmas Party.  It will be pot luck, with a dj and over 110 people in the showroom. 

Hope y’all had a good weekend.  Go Packers!!  Another win!!! 

Wet Cats

 

But they smell good now!!!!  On the left is Miss Molly and on the right is Sully.  These are the 2 barn cats that were still out at the cattery.  I have them for a few (?) days until they catch the varmint that is ripping open and eating the cat food.  Raccoon?  Squirrel?

Seeing they have lived outside for at least 5 years and haven’t been bathed for that long, I gave them both a bath this afternoon so my place didn’t smell like a barn, or worse.  They were both fairly good and even tolerated their nails being trimmed. 

Catherine and I went to Farmington today.  She even bought coffee and bagels for the trip down.  I have been vegging the rest of the day and just watching tv tonight. 

Tomorrow I need to get online and finish my continuing ed for my pharm tech certification.  Then Nascar, laundry, football and some cleaning. 

This next week I will be working Monday through Saturday as we are closed on Thanksgiving Day and I don’t want to lose too many hours. 

I woke up to about an inch of snow Thursday morning but with the sun coming out it all melted.  There is at least a foot of snow up in the mountains that I’ll have to get some pictures of.   The nights have been cold and daytime highs of 45.  Layers are the answer for this area!!  

Y’all have a good rest of the weekend!! 

Bambi, Are You Lost??

 

First deer I have seen since I moved in here 6 months ago.

I can’t believe this weather.  It gets down into the 20’s at night and then is 50 or 60’s during the day.  It can stay like this all winter!!  Manley and I are enjoying the outdoors on our walks along the river or downtown. 

This weekend I have been putting up with a migraine.  But, I ran a couple errands with Manley and did the normal cleaning (and still in the process).  This afternoon I will be watching Nascar while straightening up my desk area.  Then I get to watch the Packers on Sunday Night Football!!!!!! 

My favorite cd right now is the new Sugarland and the first song on it is All We Are and I crank it up!!!!!   

Loved being able to sleep an extra hour today.  And I love that my computer, tv, & blackberry set themselves!! 

That’s all I have for now, other than the next couple of pictures that I took last week.  Enjoy!!

Are You Comfy Kisa???

 

The reason I ask that is because she is on Manley’s bed and has Manley’s purple bunny behind her.  She does have her own bed but has been hogging Manley’s lately for some reason. 

Manley is doing fine.  We went to the vet for a recheck yesterday and he will be on antibiotics for another 10 days when his stitches come out. 

Back to work for me through Saturday, then just Sunday off as I transition into my Mon-Sat. schedule. 

Hope y’all have a good week and keep warm.  There is frost on my windshield and I saw my breath last night when I took Manley out at 10 pm.  Some ski slopes are open already in Colorado because there is a lot of snow up in them thar mountains already!!  :)

Sunshine While Raining

 

Having a quiet day at home.  I slept in and then did some cleaning, laundry and changed the bed.  Now I am watching Nascar, may take Manley for a walk (depending on weather) and then watch Sunday Night Football with the Packers and Vikings. 

Question:  In the paper the other day they were talking about “Favre’s Vikings”.   Did he buy them???  cuz otherwise it would also be “Rodgers’ Packers”  RIGHT?????? Just wanted to point that out to somebody.

I just received Sugarland’s new CD ‘The Incredible Machine’.   I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!   Good thing I had the volume cranked up cuz I got shivers from Jennifer’s very first note!  I am mailing Jenni her own cd tomorrow that I got her for her birthday—yes, 3 weeks ago.   I hope she likes it as much as I do!!  I normally don’t buy gifts for my nieces or nephews, but I got a great price and knew she would love me forever then!!   Just kidding!   I knew she would love getting the cd as she has seen them in person a lot. 

So, tomorrow I have a busy day off.  Manley has a recheck at the vet’s at 8 am, then off to the post office, gas, library, grocery store, pet food store, and then out to the cattery.  Manley still has a small hematoma at the very bottom of his ear (just a tad smaller than a dime—3cm???) that has not gone away with his vetalog shot last Monday.  (I know there’s a better word in place of ‘gone away’ but can not think of it.  Dissolved?  Oh well,  :) Jacque will correct me when she reads this and replies.)   He is still on his antibiotics for another 2 days but I quit the pain pills when I was able to palpate his ear without him being too sensitive.  He has been so good in not scratching or rubbing on his ear.  I think he probably tried scratching once and realized that that hurt!!  Maybe he can get most of the pink vet wrap cut off tomorrow and just leave some around the stitches til they’re taken out in another week or so. 

Well, back to the races!!  Hope y’all have a great day.