Monday, December 17, 2012

No need to dream...

of a white Christmas..... we got our first real snowfall today, nearly a foot of snow. It should be enough to survive the mild weather and rain in the forecast for later this week.
This morning it was pretty dark out at feeding time, but here is what it looked like:

Prettier than mud! A little snow doesn't stop Tess from enjoying chore time with me.
Okay, I posed for you, now let's play ball!

A few days ago I filled up the bird feeders, but no birds showed up. I went and dusted the snow off them this morning...
and an hour or more later, lo and behold! They finally showed up!
I'm happy to see them! There was also a hawk hanging out in one of the trees, he'll have a hard time finding mice now.

The silly mares were hanging out in the pasture, even though they could have been in their nice snug shelter:

But Beamer just stood in his house, nice and dry and looking out at the snowflakes.
Smart boy Beamer- that's what I chose to do today too. Got a good start on decorating the tree, baked my shortbread, and got some house cleaning done- and kept that wood fire going, nice and warm. 

7 comments:

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh how beautiful I must admit I am a little jealous we have rain and mud. I am starting to wonder if I truly live in Canada. Love your pics. B

Sherry Sikstrom said...

Pretty , looks like a perfect time to lay low

Crystal said...

Looks pretty, but also looks pretty from inside the house :) No blanket for Beamer this winter?

cheyenne jones said...

Beautiful, looks like a little piece of heaven.

Shirley said...

I'm not riding Beamer this winter, so it's the first time since he was a 2 year old that he won't be blanketed for the winter. Good thing we have a mild winter going on!

Michele said...

we got alot of snow here too. surprising for this area.

Boss Mare Eventing said...

So much snow...we are still brown and green here. Lots of rain and mud.