thirteen inches found it's way here....
Leaving the front porch...
with so much to clear.
Alivia managed to leave her mark.
But,
here on the back porch...
not a print.....just yet!
The birds all managed
to find their way too...
here, all in a row...
with a forgotten wreath....
just waiting and hoping...
this intruder would leave....
So much snow...
on a very long drive
.
left Herhusband...
with a job to do!
The very next day...
the sun managed to shine...
But still...
the snow's too deep
to easily take
those walks of mine.
I needed to find
other things to do.....
~
like
making breakfast muffins...
enough
for a month or two.
Made
scalloped potatoes and carrots
with just a little cheese....
Stir fried...
vegetarian sausage,
peppers......onions,
and zucchini till brown!
Whipped up ...
banana pudding
with
graham crackers
and sweet pecans!
Being snowed in...
I managed to watch...
home movies too!
This is a very young....
Granddaughter Katie "Poo"
This is an older Katie...
with cousin Alivia here...
Katie's birthday is Monday...
she's turning even older, 17 this year!
And...
here's Katie as a very small child...
Pretty and sweet in every way!
Katie...sometimes...
wore cute little dresses...
when she played.
She...
explored the woods...
Katie often went...
was usually the first...
She could stand her ground
At a very young age...
At about this time...
I thought I could see...
I'm on the left...she's on the right.
but it seems to curl...quite easily!
It's that sense of humor.....
♥
"Happy 17th Birthday"
56 comments:
Gorgeous snow views ... the squirel so cute, and those muffins - yum yum - and Oh! so gorgeous children ... Happy Birthday Katie.
What a lovely family you have for yourself,
Best wishes :)
HI WANDA-
Oh how I enjoy wandering about your nature land, especially in Winter. And it is SO wonderful that Alivia is now exploring as Katie did - there is something so solid and secure in this repeat of wonder from generation to generation. It warms me all over. And YES!! Katie looks VERY much like you. :-) "Happy Birthday" beautiful Katie. And Wanda - your muffins and scalloped potatoes and banana cream pie with pecans? Are you serious? I would weigh 500 pounds if I lived even remotely near you. My goodness.
Thanks for a glorious Sunday adventure and treat.
Love to you my friend
Gail
peace.....
Happy Birthday Katie!!! The two of you could have been twins...she is beautiful inside and out. Have a lovely day Katie ;-)
Wanda, the resemblance between the two of you is striking! Just how many lucky grandkids do you have? Lots of bithdays lately!
I think Katie looks a lot like you in those pictures. Happy Birthday to her. She's a doll.
You and Katie? Two drops of water!!! Happy Birthday Katie!!!
*Than you for visiting Sharon.
*Hi Gail, you made me smile...the muffins went into the freezer... anyway they're healthy. They have whole grains, olive oil, nuts, and 2 kinds of fruit.
*Thanks Janet, Katie is funny too and has 3 part time jobs.
*Hi Deborah, we have 9 g'children and this is the last of the birthdays until 3 in May and June.
*Thanks Viki, Katie is also a ver good student!
*Thank for the comparison Jientje. I know water drops are a favorite of yours!
Happy Birthday to her, what a sweet post!
I loved the birds hiding in the snowy tree, too...just a gorgeous picture!
Oh Happy Birthday to your Granddaughter Katie, Wanda. She looks very sweet. And you reminded me that I must take my Katie driving again this week. I definitely saw the resemblance in you two Wanda. I love that.
Love Di
Another lovely visit Wanda - seeing your happy bird friends, enjoying your food, and meeting your beautiful Katie. Before you even mentionned that she resembled you a `bit` I was thinking she looks VERY much like you! Lucky girl!
You have created such a lovely home and family.
Except for the different styles, little girl you and Katie could be the same person! And both beautiful!
I'm still amazed that you have more snow than we do here! What a funny winter!
Happy Birthday Katie, It was nice meeting you and yes, you definately resemble your gramma. I see the resemblance between Madison and I too. I'm glad. It's nice to see a little of your self in your grandchildren, if only for brief looks or the way one walks. It's just nice.
I really like your snow pictures, and am anxious to see your home in the spring after the thaw...if it ever thaws!
You certainly did have a nice dinner! Loved the muffins and all the other goodies. But, what else can we do when we're snowed in?! Did so enjoy your posts...debbie
Happy Birthday, Katie! (it's already Monday in Australia!). Yes, she does look very much like you at that age!
Does it get awfully muddy and sloppy when the ice melts? Love those red birds against the snow - Cardinals? I think I've mentioned before that we don't have them here.
Oh Wanda,
Katie looks just like you! The dear photos made me sad. The children grow so quickly. You have blessed her with many happy, sweet, fun memories.
The food that you prepare . . . Oh my, I don't know what to say except that you must be such a disciplined eater and you must have a wonderful time sharing your food with others. I have to fly through the photos or I would be out in the kitchen looking and tempted. Even so . . .
You are still one of my very favorite bloggers.
Blessings my friend.
Hi Wanda,
Another beautiful visit to your world. I did enjoy looking at all the snow pictures since I haven't seen that much snow in a long, long time.
Katie is a beautiful girl and YES, she does resemble YOU!
You sure had quite a feast. Would you please give me the recipe for the banana pudding with graham crackers? That looked very yummy!
Sending you some of the Florida warmth that we had this weekend.
I enjoyed all your photos. Yes there is a strong resemblance between you and Katie! Very pretty.
Belated Happy Birthday to your dear Katie. Yes she looks like you. Boy we have the snow too. It is almost gone today though. I have never seen it hang on so long. I know how you feel about those kiddos growing up. It almost breaks my heart. Blessings
QMM
Oh my gosh Wanda Katie really does look like you.....she does seem to be very lady like and knowing that she enjoyed your home and grounds as Alivia does now is wonderful. You really have provided a safe and wonderful haven for your grandchildren, they will always hold you and herhusband so close to their hearts, I love it.
I see Katie is 17 tomorrow, Happy Birthday Katie....I do hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and many, many smiles.
I love all your photos but the one with the squirrel and the little bird caught my eye....hope you all are together tomorrow for cake and ice cream....I would weigh a ton if I lived at your home, your cooking looks delicious....big hugs to Alivia, luv you....:-) Hugs
Wanda...the snow is pristeen....beautiful!!!
I love the photos of Katie...and I can feel the love....Yes, I can...I feel it in every photo and every word you posted about your dear Katie. Happy Birthday to Katie. She is quite beautiful...and YES, she looks so very much like you! Thank you for putting those photos side by side...amazing how much you look alike.
(Tell Alivia how much I liked her 'signature' in the snow!)
Smiles to you, Wanda.
*Thank you Joan, you really know how to photograph birds though.
*Hi Diana, hope your Katie finds her voice.
*Thanks Bonnie, it's especially nice to hear that from you.
*Hi June, the worst of our winter has been here the last of February.
*Thanks Debbie, I hope Ernie is better.
*Hi Alaine, we sit on a hill, so there's good drainage, but the field stays soggy a while in the spring.
*Thank you so much Brenda, I actually love food and cooking, that's why I 'have' to take long walks!
*Hi Anne, if I could, I'd send you some snow! I will give you the recipe though...it was actually made up on the spot, but it was good.
*Thank you Rae, I just left your blog a few minutes ago.
*HiQMM, thank you for visiting, I will return the favor.
*Bernie! you were here while I was replying. I think she's much prettier. It's funny, Katie hates the photo where the tree stump frames her face and I love it!
*Jackie, you were here too! The snow was extra nice this time. It is starting to melt, it actually got up to 45* today.
Your posts are always so inviting and so well put together.
I love your birdies in a row, so cute!
There is a very strong resemblance between you and Katie. I hope she has a very Happy 17th Birthday.
Sunny :)
Lovely visit again, and nice to end up in the kitchen. Yummy! I need to do a bit of baking to put in the freezer. My stock has run low. It was nice to see the photos of you and Katie taking walks, and yes, she does resemble you. I'm looking forward to when you can get out and about again.
Hi Wanda, I left a message and it disappeared never to be seen again. I do hope Katie has a lovely birthday and she does look like you, you are both lovely!
Not sure I can cope with all that cooking, I would put on far too much weight but at least I am now walking again with very little pain in the knee so slowly oh so slowly it is coming off.
Thanks for the lovely things you say on my blog.
Gorgeous snow and pics. Happy Birthday to Katie. She is very beautiful and I do see a resemblance to you in the pictures. Have a nice week.
What a beautiful photos here,really great blog =]
Happy Birthday Katie!
Slight resemblance?! She's a chip off the old block, if you ask me! LOL
Katie definitely looks a lot like you, and... you are both beautiful!
Oh my goodness yes, Katie looks just like her g'ma! What a lovely girl and young woman. It's easy to see that you love her (and all of them) very much. And it's easier to see that they love you the same! Lucky g'ma! Lucky g'kids!
What a nice post this is and Katie is a beautiful young lady. Happy Birthday, Katie.
Happy birthday, Katie! I really saw the resemblance in the eyes. That's the first place I look.
The sight of all the food really has me salivating! The zucchini stir fry -- Oh My!
You definitely got more snow then we did. I like the pictures of the unmarked snow. I tend to wax philosophical at the sight of it....
Have a wanda-ful week, Wanda! It's good to get a peek into the week gone by with you.
Happy Birthday, Katie! You are so lucky to take after your Grandmother. It was wonderful to watch you grow and grow with all those smiles. Now, after my cyber-winter-walk, I really would enjoy a muffin.
*Thank you very much Sunny!
*Thanks Elaine, I'm looking forward to getting out too!
*Thanks Penny and you're welcome too. Glad you are getting around better.
*Thanks for visiting Loree!
*Thanks Marinela, I like your poetry!
*Are you calling me old Jinksy? :)
*Thanks for stopping by Lizzie!
*Thanks Susan, all 9 of them make me happy!
*Thanks for your comment Abe!
*Hi Rebecca, the eyes are where I see the most resemblance too. All the snow is starting to melt.
*Thanks Claudia, I really enjoyed your post yesterday!
Thanks,Wanda for the recipe. I will make it soon. Maybe even tonight. Funny I was at my blog right at the same time that you were.
Take care.
Another wonderful affirmation of your love for someone close; I love that shot of Katie behind the tree stump! As usual your fixin's look delish! Thanks for a nice pick-me-up Wanda, I need it with my winter blues!
Happy Birthday to your Katie! Many Blessings!
I can't get over how much your grandchildren all look alike, and how much they look like you!! Such a lovely family.
And your photographs! You know I really don't like snow at all, but I have to say it again, I love it when I am here with you! And your food! Yum!
You have a beautiful world there, Wanda, beautiful property and surroundings, a beautiful life, and most of all a beautiful family.
Enjoy your Blessings!
Love to you,
Eileen
I just can't get enough of the pictures of your drive way and the sun peeping through the trees! They are just so awesome! And your grand -daughter Katie is SO gorgeously beautiful and I see more than a little resemblance between you and her! Do wish her a very Happy Birthday to the pretty lady from me :-)
You bring me to tears Wanda. Your posts are always so beautiful. I feel as though I watched Katie grow up with you and what a pretty young lady she is. You brought back so many memories for me of my children and grandchildren. Thank you.the snow is lovely as is the music.
Katie is one lucky granddaughter to have you. Who wouldn't want a gramma like you? You bring us into your life and I appreciate it. Thanks.
Oh my ... you've been BIRTHDAY CELEBRATING THIS MONTH!
What a beautiful family ~ what beautiful women there are in the family !!!
Happy Birthday to Katie! She had wonderful treats and the treasure of a loving family ♥
*Maria
Howdy
OMG ! Your Katie has a whole lot of you in her .
She is so beautiful .
This was my first visit and I hope to be back again soon.
If not soon than as soon as I can !
I recently began caring for my Mom and it seems it will be full time in the near future.
Your photos are all so amazing !!!!
Thank you for sharing your gift with us here in blogland .
Blessings of joy to you and yours .
Happy Trails
nice blog^
visit me please
see a beautiful indonesian
*Thanks Jann, I like it too, Katie teases me about it.
*As always Eileen, thank you very much!
*Thanks Stillness, let us know about the job.
*Thank Carol, we do similar things with our granddchildren.
*You are weicome Maggie, thank you foe coming back.
*Thank You Maria, for always leaving sweet comments for me.
*Thank you for following Terry.
I see a VERY strong resemblance...in fact, if you could put them both in color or black and white, it would look like the same young girl!!
Your pictures were so beautiful and it looked as if you lined the birds up for the photo...aha...maybe they were stuffed birds???!
Speaking of stuffed, that food you cooked was so delicious looking and the 'presentation' was excellent as well so now I am hungry again!
blessings and happy hugs,
marcy
I was eager to visit your blog and see your wonderful photo's. I love all the little birds lined up in a row and the sun on the snow. You most certainly do look like your Katie.:)
*Hi Marcy, those birds are stuffed... with sunflower seeds!
*Hi Dee, that sun was only bright for one day, I think.
Hello Wanda
Oh my, such a lovely post!
Every time I see you at my friend Anne's blog I tell myself to visit you but I get busy and forget.
But did not forget tonight.
You have a beautiful blog and share beautiful pics.
Your grandaughter is a beautiful girl, I hope she had a wonderful birthday.
Take care, so nice to be here!
Margie :)
Hello Wanda,
I'm late visiting you but want to say a belated Happy 17th Birthday to Katie, who is quite lovely (and yes - I see quite a resemblance!). That squirrel looks too rotund, Wanda - you're going to have to put him on a diet. My favorite photo is of the birds all in a row on the railing. I see Herhusband has just the right equipment for keeping that curving lane snow-free. My husband loves to play on his John Deere! Your tractor got quite the workout this winter!
Hello Wanda, your Katie is adorable and YES OH YES there is a resemblance! The smile, the nose the eyes all the same! OH having them grow up is so bitter sweet isn't it! And to think, if it were not for you....she wouldn't be here! many smiles today Wanda!
Hi Wanda. I'm sorry I haven't visited for a while (though I needed the refreshing amble through your gorgeous photos), but I have been super-duper-hyper-extra busy!
It's been a struggle to get my daily blog out, but it is a ritual now and it gets me mind working on another gear.
Thanks you for your visits and thoughtful comments. They are much appreciated.
As usual you photographs are lovely and it is amazing to see all the snow - we don't get any in Melbourne and have to go up to the mountains to see it.
The family photos are great. It's fantastic to be able to take a trip down memory lane when snowed in like that!
Keep well and warm!
*Thank you for visiting Margie!
*Hi Barb, glad you're back, usually he can't get to the seeds.
*Hi Linda, bittersweet is right!
*Thank You Nicholas for such nice comments too!
Wonderful post.
Love all the Cardinals in the tree, great picture.
I want the banana pudding.
And..OH, MY GOODNESS SHE LOOKS JUST TIME YOU.
oop, JUST LIKE YOU! My daughter said TIME right as I typed like.
Snow pics are awesome! :) The squirrel looks so cute. :)
Children sitting on a tree branch is a lovely photo. :)
Happy B'day and best wishes. :)
Belated Happy Birthday Katie. A sick computer made me late. You certainly sprung from a wonderful tree. The resembalence to your grandmother can't be denied. Aren't you lucky.
Thank you Wanda for such a lovely portrayal. I'll bet your family eagerly looks forward to just how their delightful specialness will be displayed on their birthday. What a treat.
Somehow when ever I visit here, I feel all is right with the world. Thank you.
oh, she is so beautiful and obviously sweet and dear and very well loved. your clovers!
and that food.
the banana pudding!!!! i think i need the recipe, yum yum yum.
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