Friday Free for All-Winter Views

     

A local barn- so pretty with the wreath. 
This was pre snowfall. 

     Woo wee did we get snow. I was pretty glad we had to go no where yesterday. My daughter took the dog midday Wednesday and worked from home, so just the three of us here. DH was out shoveling at 6:00 and said there's more than he cleared yesterday. I haven't talked to my daughter today as it's early. A nice neighbor used his 4 wheeler to partially plow her driveway yesterday. Maybe he'll do the kindness today. It's a single car drive, but steep and long. 

     I hope the time was enough since snow stopped for roads to be cleared as I'm heading to Minneapolis later this morning. I probably won't stay all afternoon in the office. There's an event and I have to get my office badge which acts as my entry to the working areas of the building, but it's all set to wind down about 2:00. We've still just had a soft opening to the building. There's so many things not quite right to do more than a day there, and there's little point being in the office if no one else is there. 

     As it's Friday, my mind just meanders and fingers tap to follow. All the snow sure makes it pretty...until the muck and brown comes. We shovel a potty shot for the dogs, and I will intentionally do it a bit further away from the front door. I snapped a few random pictures. My skills have not improved. 

Other Doings 

     I've got a pretty major list to get done this weekend, and weeknights heading into next. Presents to wrap, treats to make, final greeting cards to put in the mail. I've misplaced my address book. Some I've found through other means, but I've done the old, return a card when we get a card action. Many I'll just hand out Christmas Eve to siblings and family. I'm trying to reduce postage prices too, so misplaced address book helps this. 

     I'm spending Saturday night with my daughter. Her town has a lights display at a fair grounds. Before the bitter cold comes Sunday, we thought we'd go see it with her dog. Sunday is a dog park fundraiser we'll take the puppy too. It would be great for her to have access to one closer to her. We have one, and I like to use the side smaller one with pup. 

A Hard Time of Year 

     It can be a hard time of year for people. We reached out to one of two remaining cousins on my dad's side to come Christmas Eve. She was happy to be included. While she has cousins on her dad's side, plus nieces and nephews, she said she's been spending quiet Christmas Eve alone since our aunt died a few years ago. We had assumed she was with her siblings families. She doesn't drive now so I'll pick her up, and a sister that drives through her town will bring her home. She has Christmas Day plans with friends. 

    Our friends just had their almost 16 year old dog die last weekend. She was a sweet girl. My sister still mourns her little fur girl too. Sadness feels heightened when everywhere you look merry and bright might be crammed down your throat. I want to keep this in mind and make sure people have space to grieve whatever sadness they are dealing with. 

Wrap Up 

• DS got his Swiss Colony treats. He said, " Cool, the little cake bites. " 
• I was sucked into the possible fun of snow yesterday and decided to get one more gift for DH. I'll try it out too and get my own set if we like it; snowshoes and poles. If we can't beat it, let's embrace the snow. I mentioned a snowmobile after he retires and we can spend winter time at the lake. He said he'd rather do cross country skiing or snowshoeing, and there you have it. 
• DD2 has her last final, might be done when I write this. She's off to London until Wednesday. 

     That's about it on my mind. I hope your Friday and weekend ahead is productive or lazy whichever you'd prefer.