"Hello" if you are still there...

 We are still in the grips of 'ol man winter.

And I am so done with it.

But I do have some photos to share of our Life at Fox Grove.

We've had to make paths

just to get around here.

Ugh!

And even though it is spring in my kitchen

(Thank God for tulips)

we have a long way to go yet.

First off, meet our new grand pup, Bentley.

My son and his family adopted him just after Christmas and he is a going concern. lol

He was out to meet us last week when our lockdown was finally lifted.

Golden Retriever, Bentley

with our youngest granddaughter.

Of course our cats aren't impressed.

                                                             "Get that thing out of here"

Poor Wilson.

My violets know it's a good time to bloom and lift us out of this winter fog.

And here's Cora looking better :-)

                                                                                "Hi folks"

I hope you had a nice Valentine weekend and were able to spend it with a loved friend or family member.

I showed a bit of love for our birds, too.

And our bunny, Peter, too.

Oh, I can't forget this group of redpolls.

We have had hundreds of them this winter.

Cora loves to bird-watch from our breezeway. She is holding on to her favorite toy, a 1cent Christmas bow. So much for the $300 worth of cat toys lying around. Do you like the wide window sills the retired-guy made for them?

 

And look at these three chickadees all set for our winter weather. Aren't they the cutest?

They flew in all the way from North Carolina at Christmas. :-)

Thank you to my friend from Henny Penny Lane for this adorable gift.

Do you know Henny? Please drop over and see what goes on at her little farm. You will love her and all her sweet animals.

@hennypennylane

And a cute little cat creamer came along, too.

You are so thoughtful, Henny.

Time for tea.

Well, that's it for today.

It's so easy to lose your blogging mojo when all it does is snow and you are under a lockdown.

But, Spring is around the corner so they say.

You just have to stand on top of a snowbank and look.

Take care and be kind,

Deb

Happy New Year 2021

 Before this week gets away on me I want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year.

This year will be one like no other as we recuperate from such a dreadful 2020.

Here are a few photos from this Christmas at Fox Grove. We only saw a third of our family on Christmas day and missed the others so much but we made the best of it.

As usual, Santa was good to all of us. :-)

I have enjoyed reading your blogs throughout this difficult year. And instagram has been such fun to follow along as the decorating for Christmas went on.

I hope this year brings us all much comfort and peace.

Our grands came out to run laps around the property. They always have so much fun together.

My most fun project of 2020...my garden shed. :-)

in the woodlot

Flo's house. (she's in her winter den now) I keep an insulated box inside the OH just in case it's needed by some small critter.

We look forward to spring to finish our wrap-around porch. It's been a loooooong project.

Thanks for dropping by.

"Happy New Year"

God bless,

Deb, the retired guy, Wilson and Cora. And Ernie & Flo say hi from their winter dens.

xoxo

 

Welcome December

 Well, it's not December as we know it with plans of family get-togethers; worship-services, unexpected visitors and wonderful dinners with friends. But...we carry on and plan for the best.

We are very thankful; lucky that no-one in the family has been ill so far. And we are in full Christmas mode now.

Santa is showing up all over the house. And the 2020 Santa is dressed for comfort.  Lounging pajamas, cozy slippers , hot chocolate and home-baked cookies. Perfect for a pandemic Christmas. He joins a twenty-five year collection of jolly 'ol St. Nick. 

The grands have been by to help decorate; the staircase being their proudest display.

Above is my first Santa that started it all. He now has a bad shoulder; the result of being dragged off one Christmas night by our nut-case cat Cali years ago. I eventually found him between the dryer and washer in the laundry area and he was a sight. 

Silly Wilson watching the laneway being blown out.

Decisions, decisions...

My granddaughter takes decorating very serious. :-) She changed it up a few times until it was just right. lol

Got to warm up those busy hands.

SANTA is everywhere at Fox Grove.

And outside the kitchen window you can see that since the day Wilson sat watching the show in the driveway, we have lost all our snow.

My favorite little squirrel, the red squirrel, has arrived for lunch.

And I'm ready for hot chocolate in my favorite festive cup.

I'm sure that everyone is getting into the Christmas mood (some snow would help here) and I wish you all a fun and peaceful weekend.

be kind, Deb

I'm getting my Christmas on.

 We have had fabulous weather for finishing up the outdoor cleanup from late summer and early fall. I'd say I've raked enough...just ask my back. Our leaves are loaded into wheelbarrows and taken to our compost. That's where I also leave scraps from the kitchen and always a little something for the night scavengers...raccoons and skunks and most likely stray cats.

Since we have had our Thanksgiving here in Canada (very, very strange)

it is time to look forward to Christmas and hope we can be with our family on that day.

The OH is decorated for Flo and a well-insulated box put inside the door for any little critter that may need a dry place to take refuge during the cold months.  I doubt Flo will mind as long as it's not David...the King of the Wild Frontier..

                                                                         David

Outdoor wreaths are up and lights are there but will remain unlit 'til December. This morning we got hail, rain and snow. So it is a cold, wet Sunday; one to get some indoor projects done. 

These will be enjoyed with tea. :-)

Do you have a favorite tea? Mine is Yorkshire black tea. And now they have a Yorkshire Black Tea GOLD. Oh.my.goodness...so good.

I continue to work with Cora and her dermatitis. She is looking better, feeling better but has a way to go.

If she could completely heal from this it would be a wonderful Christmas gift.

💗

She loves to watch the birds and squirrels from the bedroom door that leads to the porch. It helps that I throw peanuts out there daily.

The birds are wonderful to watch through my kitchen window.😍

Look at this guy guarding the seed bell. Big toughy. lol

We are still working on our front porch. We are up against the weather now. Please.no.big.snowstorms.yet.

My china cupboard is decorated for winter. Just a few winter trees and a wreath to make the home more cheery.

I hope each and everyone of you are doing well. Please stay safe and healthy as we carry on adjusting our normal lives to this trying time. We each need to do our part.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday.

be kind,

Deb