We woke to a beautiful snowy views on this Valentine's Day. We are in severe drought conditions and this is such a big deal. The ski resorts are cheering as well.
And inside, the flower is blooming.....should be 7 huge blossoms. How do they do that??
Lately, I've noticed 2 large robins in the aspen tree outside our bedroom window. Never having spent a winter here, I wasn't aware they wintered over. I did a quick check and found that yes, in some areas, they do spend the winter. They were the only ones we saw. And then last week, one of them crashed into a window and landed feet up on the patio...very dead. I was sad. But then I was sadder as it's mate came to stand vigil for several hours. It didn't walk around , just stood there. We finally moved the bird to a better resting place and I haven't seen it's partner since. I did read that they are not monogamists so that made me feel a bit better. And Hank the Heron is still hanging around. His wing span is quite amazing.
We are fully vaccinated. Those are wonderful words and we are so thankful and excited to get on with our lives. We did have some uncomfortable reactions but Tylenol took care of them. Next week we will head south to share the desert with the cactus and the sun.
