You have to have some humor to live in ND

As Todd was getting dressed to go to work this morning, he came in the kitchen with his old red hat that he's worn for ages and ages, and had it on backwards. He said he was being cool like the kids now a days. I thought it was just too funny and ran and got my camera.  Doesn't quite look he'd fit in with the "hip" kids of today, but then again, maybe? This is a one "Hip Cowboy!!" Either that or the cold weather is getting to him.

Snow

 Quito on top of the snow drift outside the sunroom. This drift is about 6 to 7 feet high.

 Drifts in the yard

 Kristi in her tunnel

 snow in our yard.

Snow on the prairie. Road to the west of our house.

Today I wear purple and wear a red hat

Yup, today I'm 50. Thank you Lord for 50 years thus far, and for a whole lot more!!

Friends

A life is truly bless when one is blessed with friends.  God has blessed me in my life with some wonderful friends. I don't have pictures of all of them, but here are a couple of my favorites. 

My friend Jackie, has been there through thick and thin with me over the years. We've home schooled together, sat on countless bleachers watching our kids rodeo, scrapbooked together, spent time praying for each other, etc, etc. Thank you so much Jackie for making my life better and stronger by continuing to be my friend. This is a picture of us on a "Homeschool field trip" this past fall to Ft. Lincoln.

Another close friend to me, is my dear friend Becky. Oh, my Becky, I think we're cut out of the same bolt of cloth. You've shown me how to see the detail in life, when others miss it. (I'm still not as good as you though) Your servants heart always amazes me.  So many times, when I'd call and ask your advice in raising my kids, you'd say, "This too shall pass. It's just a stage."  Oh, how right you were.  You and Jackie both have let me bear my heart, and you still like me. Amazing. Thank you so much for being my friend. Here's a picture of us at the Eureka Museum. Another great homeschool field trip this fall to see the Kuchen Factory and museum.

To my countless other friends, thank you too. I just don't have pictures of us together (or at least not on my computer anymore). Many of you have touched my life and made me a better person. Thank you!