The Longest January.

This month brought more snow, heavy fog, ice, power outages, Phil away from home and sickness so I say so long to a long January! The week I had hoped would be a none stop Girl Party for me and my Mama turned into a frustrating and trying 5 days. We lost power several times during the night and at times during the days that followed. We bundled up, lit candles and prayed for it to come back on. Once it did we would scramble around to make supper at 3 in the afternoon in case it went back off. Phil finally made it home on Friday, in time for 40 mph winds and more snow. The stress of the week gave me a nice viral infection with fever, soar throat and mouth ulcers! My mom was a rock for me over the last few weeks. I'm slowly getting back on my feet and sure wishing she was back here!

Staying warm!

Lily waiting for Daddy to come home and actually saying "Da-Da"!

Did Phil Write This?

Article here:
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/rural_nebraskan_not_sure_he_could?utm_source=onion_rss_daily

Seven Months Old

Our little (big) Clara is seven months old. She weighs in at a little over 19 lbs, reaches 28 inches long and never stops. But don't let that cute face fool you. This ball of baby will eat you out of house and home with a two toothed grin on her face, leave a wake of soggy socks, slippers or shoes in her wake, destroy any piece of paper in her path and teach you the hard way what brooms and vacuum cleaners are for. We don't call her "Clara the Terra" for nothing.

At The Parsonage

Clara got her first bath in the big tub!

Lily had to show her the ropes.

I love these after bath curls!



We had our first tea party.



I don't think Clara will be invited to another one.

Grahmy and Me

My Mama is here! And she has been a life saver! Lily and her Grandmere have been best buds.

Mt. Hale

I know, I know, more snow pictures, but right now it's all we've got for entertainment. Hey, up here, this time of year, when you got some sunshine and 2o degree weather you enjoy it while you can. Here's the snow hill in our front yard. It's higher than ever this year so Phil made us climb.




Phil spies some land he will conquer.

Our Friends

Some of our friends stopped by to see us last week and brought some late Christmas presents! Spencer is a few weeks older than Clara. He had a great time riding our little bull.


I still can't figure out what makes Lily loose it when I want a picture. Clara's as confused as I am.