After enjoying a beautiful drive around the lake today I decided to put the photo images all together with music. Enjoy an afternoon road trip in my scenic corner of the world.
12/31/08
Sibling Assignment #87: A Perfect Day
I gave the assignment this week. "Describe a perfect day. " I will link my siblings' posts when they are done.
My perfect day would be a Saturday in the spring. It would be perfect to pick one of those days when the gardens are just coming alive and it is warm enough to be outside.
I would start my day with enjoying the Meyers Falls Market blend coffee made by our local coffee roasters. Toast with orange marmalade would be on the side.
This favorite wall hanging of mine reminds me of that need for a spot. It hangs on the door of my home office which is where I would then continue with my perfect day. The view of the front gardens is perfect as I take time to appreciate the world around me.
I will light a orange ginger aromatherapy candle for energy. The rest of my morning ritual of reading my daily verses, checking news and online activity on my laptop will take place as I appreciate the sounds of Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copeland and The Four Seasons by Vivaldi.
Packing up a picnic, cameras, music, and the dogs the rest of the day would be spent on a road trip with JEJ. In the spring of the year it is nice to catch the world beginning to turn green.
I also love sky pictures.
Upon returning home we'll grab our favorite beverages, build a fire in the gazebo and sit and enjoy the sounds of the birds and the crackling fire. To really make it a perfect day I would have stopped for a Gourmet Vegetarian pizza at Papa Murphy's so I won't have to cook dinner!Downloading pictures will be my first task after moving back into the house. That will be the time to reflect on the peaceful day. It will be time to write my blog and check in on other blogs. Finally, it is time to grab a book on the nightstand and settle in for some reading before bed. As I lull off to sleep I count my blessings and smile remembering a perfect day.
Now I am off to create another perfect day in the snow and sunshine. Happy New Year!
12/30/08
Photo Images of Snowbound 2008
We had a bit of a reprieve today as the wind stopped blowing and the snow let up. I kept taking pictures as we walked around our place, drove along the county road, and managed a trip "to town." There is not much else to do outside! 
While JEJ has been very busy removing snow from roofs, the trellis wasn't a top priority. It makes for a unique picture. 
At the Kettle Falls bridge Lake Roosevelt looked as gray and cold as the sky.
A field along the highway shows deep snow and a house that was being built. That project may be put on hold.
This is the snow pile in the parking lot at Safeway in Colville. Yes, the traffic lights are about the same height. 
At the Clock Square in Colville the group of statues look like they are wearing while ski masks. The rest of the square got buried under a pile of snow. 
The bird feeders are still wearing snow caps back at home.
JEJ decided to do some finishing touches to the driveway after our friend came and plowed. More snow is predicted tomorrow. Somebody asked me if this is usual. This snow has broken all records in our area for snow in December. No, this much all at once is not normal.
12/29/08
A Cure for Cabin Fever: A Morning in The Greenhouse
As another four inches of snow fell today I surrounded myself with memories of summer as I deadheaded, replanted, restored, and rejuvenated the plants in the greenhouse.
Bundling up in fleece I kept warm and content with a thermos cup of coffee , soft music playing in my ears, and the smell of dirt and scented geraniums enveloping me.
Considering the cold temperatures the plants have done fairly well. A few tender plants on the floor close to a window got some frost damage, but many have continued to bloom.
The cats love to visit me in the greenhouse and while working I kept finding them peeking out from behind plants and pots.
It is hard to take in how much snow has fallen. This is the doorway of the greenhouse with Annie standing on top of the snow bank. Some of this has come off the roof, but this is deep snow.
Through the greenhouse window I observed JEJ heading off with a ladder to do more snow removal on the outbuildings as Annie runs ahead. We have about three feet of snow around out place.
I marveled at the icicles through the light of the window.
As I turned this pot back from the window I was pleasantly surprised at the lovely blossoms. 
This healthy scented geranium will provide great starts as we begin propagating in a few weeks.
12/28/08
Here Comes The Sun
Finally, after at least ten days of gray skies, the sun peaked out this afternoon. 
There is nothing like sunlight to illuminate a beautiful winter landscape. It gives us hope that the snow may taper off in the next week. 
It also helps in melting the icicles. It is much more fun to be out snapping pictures when there is a place to walk! As long as snow looks pretty I don't mind it. 
When it gets sloppy, slushy, gray and dirty is when I want to hibernate!12/27/08
Happy Birthday Raymond Pert!
"To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. " ~Clara Ortega
Today has always been a special day in our family. Not only is it Raymond Pert's birthday, but he born on our Grandma West's birthday. She always said he was the best present she ever got. Even though RP and I are less than thirteen months apart in age, he was always the one who learned to do things first. He was the overachiever, I was the follower.
At an early age RP took in information at lightening speed. Here he is reciting the states and capitals while I just try to keep up! Ummmm....did you say Bismarck or Boise?
He was also an early reader. Mom guessed he learned to read by figuring out the words on the cereal boxes. Here we are at Grandma Woolum's on Bridgeport Avenue in Spokane. RP is giving me a lesson on sounding out the words on the ingredients list and I am trying really hard to pay attention! 
RP was also a whiz in the kitchen at an young age. Dad always said if you can read, you can cook! Here he is giving Mom some tips on how to eliminate peas and mayonnaise from the dish she is preparing. Again, I am just trying to keep up! 
Brother RP was always the problem solver in the family. Here we are back at Bridgeport Avenue. I have no idea what is already in the trunk and what is in the box, but you can tell that Thinker RP has a plan!
Raymond Pert is a teacher, writer, husband, son, brother, father, actor, blogger, photographer, dog lover, book lover,movie lover, music lover, sports lover, casino lover, and friend. One of the highlights of the last year was inviting him to be our guest writer at the annual writing retreat I help organize in McCall, Idaho for the Northwest Inland Writing Project. Here he is enjoying the evening beauty of Payette Lake.Happy Birthday Raymond Pert!! You can visit him at his blog here.
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