Winter Storm Diego

Winter Storm Diego dropped a foot+ of snow on the Roanoke Valley throughout the night and all day today.  Here are some photos showing the beauty from the snow all around my yard.

Most places were closed and there were many cancelations. Everything is staying closed again tomorrow ~ there is still some snow and possible freezing rain to come throughout tonight.

Sweet

Grey Skies

 Grey skies today as everyone prepared for Winter Storm Diego. They are forecasting 12" for our area ~ we'll see what we wake to in the morning.

Immaculate Conception

Today is the FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn celebration of belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.

"Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son."

~St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Early Morning Visitors

This sweet family of five came to visit early this morning.  They had breakfast in the back yard for about 1/2 hour before going back into the woods.

Bath Night

Last night was bath night for baby.

Bluebird Landing

This sweet Bluebird 7-1/4"x7-1/4" painting by Robynne Engel-Pirkle of Georgia arrived today. I put in the winning auction bid and I dearly love it. Robynne sent the beautiful Madonna and Child ornament with it. What a nice surprise ~ it is perfect for my Madonna collection. Thank you, Robynne.

Dream Out Loud

My latest work of art.  "Dream Out Loud" mixed media 8"x10" on artist canvas panel.

Early Morning

Beauty out back early this morning.

Flurries

It is 36*.  We had a few minutes of snow flurries and now the sun is shining.

Do You Pray?

Feeding the Animals

I put all the pumpkins I had used to decorate this Fall, in a corner of the yard after Thanksgiving.  I had hoped that hungry little creatures would gather and feast to fatten up before the snow flies.  It looks like they have have been nibbling.

November 29

 December 4

Monday

 The sky is SO blue today ~ beautiful!  And the planes are BUSY leaving many contrails all around.

What a gorgeous Monday morning! We even have a little UFO right above our mountain out back.

Today's Late Afternoon Cemetery Visit

 She was at the edge of the woods right by Mom and Patrick's graves.

 And suddenly there were two.  They proceeded to walk through the cemetery grounds not minding us at all.

 My sweet family.

Time to leave.  It was getting dark.  By the time we drove out of the cemetery, there were 5 deer gathered by the fence bidding us farewell.

Holly Berries ~ 'Tis the Season

Photo by Audrey

Facebook Profile Photo

"Mommy, please pick me up."

Throwback Thursday

Texas - 1971

Feeding Patrick's goats while in Texas visiting him.  I remember that visit SO well.  Miss him always, but I have many good memories.

In The Mail

My Oct./Nov. theme of "Color Me Autumn" Artist Trading Cards are in the mail today to Australia, United Kingdom, British Columbia, California, New York, Illinois, and New Mexico.

Artist Trading Cards

I received 2 art cards from members of the group I belong to ~ Artist Trading Cards.  The Oct./Nov. theme was "Color Me Autumn". 

Thank you, Maggie, for the sweet Halloween ATC, and Lorraine, for the Autumn ATC with quote on reverse.

SO creative!

Precious Gift

Winter

As each hour goes by, it gets colder and more windy! Winter is near.

Christmas Deer

Look what showed up in my yard last night!!  I love the shadow on the house ~ looks like they are kissing. ♥