Fog and Ice

Photo by Ken W. Hall

It is seven degrees and foggy.  The fog is a lot like the one in this picture Ken took last week when we spent the night with friends in Bozeman. 

A beautiful frost is forming on everything.  It is especially beautiful on the tree branches.  It is a winter wonderland.

I have been busy filling orders and shipping them out for Christmas.  There is still time to order off my online shop.

Yesterday it was cloudy all day.  The high was twenty degrees but it felt really cold.  With no significant snowfall yet this month we are wondering what our winter will be like this year.

Peaceful Doves

Photo by Ken W. Hall

We were watching the birds this week at our feeders when Ken commented, "it is easy to see why the dove is the bird of peace."  We always comment on how frenetic the other birds are but that day we were able to see the calmness of the dove.

It is twenty-six degrees outside and windy.  Another cold front is due in tonight from Canada.  Temperatures reached nine degrees below zero on morning this week but has been between nine to twelve above since then. 

We still have some snow on the ground but it is going away slowly.  I am so grateful the main roads are plowed on a regular basis.

Artisans Market at Christmas Stroll

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Thursday, Friday and Saturday a group of local artists got together to offer our latest creations for viewing and for sale.  Late Friday afternoon and evening residents attending the annual Christmas Stroll stopped by to feast their eyes on our creations and their bodies on our homemade goodies.

It is always such a joy to visit with members of our small community we don't often see during the summer.  Santa was at the Pharmacy and children were delighted to share their excitement with us.  Many enjoyed the hayrides and other festivities found up and down main street.

Although traffic was slow on Thursday and Saturday we enjoyed spending time with fellow artists.  We shared information and ideas that kindled the fire of our creative energies encouraging us to move forward as winter begins to close in around us.

The weather was cold but not as cold as the year before.  Today it is sixteen degrees with blowing snow.  I have not had time to check the weather reports but I can tell you it is cold outside and a blanket of snow is everywhere.