Dinner for Ten

Fah reez innnn this morning.  Felt like 1 degree,

At 11:30 Ariana and Kurt picked up Finn and went to the airport as Daniela was arriving around noon.  We sure were lucky to catch breaks with the weather.  By then, Gary had totally cleared the driveway with the snow blower. We got at least 6 inches of snow and I had already shoveled a path from the house to the barn door.  Now my back is sore.

Jenny had come up to the farm with a few things and while she was here Daniela arrived.

I put together a gigantic pot of chicken and gravy for dinner.  Jenny made biscuits and mashed potatoes.

After an afternoon of shopping for some good winter boots, Ariana and Kurt returned to the farm and while I was out doing chores they came to the barn.

Jenny, Finn Coop and Heather arrived at 6pm and dinner was ready

We sat at the table for a couple hours when we finished eating....

and had Steph's cookies for dessert.

Ended the evening out by the fire.

Finn fell asleep.

So did Little Wonder.

Night all.

Home On the Range Tonight

All kinds of weather today that included snow, wind, sunshine and the temperature made it to the high 20s.

After chores Gary and I did a few things around the house and then he had an appointment with his Primary Physician to review his recent trip to Strong.  He came home feeling much better and thought what she had to say was just what he needed.

After having their flights delayed in Las Vegas....somehow Ariana and Kurt were able to make up the time with a shorter layover in Detroit.  They got here right on time and that's pretty amazing considering the weather.

So great to meet Kurt.  We have many interests in common....like music.

Seeing that they were up al night, they spent the afternoon trying to get some sleep.

While they were doing that, we got about four more inches of snow.  Fortunately, Ariana and Kurt rented a four wheel drive jeep.

After a quiet afternoon, Gary got out the snowblower and worked on the driveway.

The horses were put in at 5.  They were outside all day, covered with snow.

Little Wonder did not go out until I got back from the barn.  Still snowing.

Ariana and Kurt went down to Jenny's for dinner and some games.  Not a lot of New Year's Eve celebrating out of the house.  We are relaxing by the fire.  Happy New Year!

Night all.