Bitter Cold!

At least for those of us who don't spend any time where winter rears it's ugly head!  After all, we can't get much further south in this country.  Maybe the extreme south of Florida is warmer.The Rio Grande Valley is supposed to be warmer this time of year

Once Jim got up I got busy making the bed, doing laundry and making a big pot of Mexican Rice Soup.  It sure smelled good while it was cooking!  I figured it was perfect for this winter day, cook once, eat all day.  Still have quite a bit left so it may make an appearance later today.

Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day but the temperature never even reached 50 degrees.  Jim and I walked the trash down after lunch and managed to walk a mile before heading back indoors.  We both have heavy jackets and we wore hats.  I also had gloves.  My cheeks bout froze off my face because the wind was wicked!

Watched the Texans win over the Raiders...good...We are Texans so if the Saints aren't playing.....

I managed to squeeze in another walk before dinner but it wasn't much warmer at 48 degrees.  Jim passed and let me brave the 'harsh' winter conditions on my own.  :-)

Also watched the Lions lose to the Seahawks though we didn't stay up to see the end of the game.  I'm from Detroit, Michigan so last night I was a Lion fan.

Once again Jim ignored the alarm and slept in.  He crawled out of bed around 0930....he do like his beauty sleep!

So far this morning it is warmer...relatively speaking.  At 10 am it's already 43!  But no sunshine so it makes it colder to me.  

All is right in our world.....but some sunshine would be nice

It's Winter Again!

I hope the new year is treating you well and  I also hope this year is a good one for you.  We've been getting back to normal since Christmas and we've just finished another three days of working.

Just in time to enjoy some frigid temperatures!  When I got up at 0700 it was 48 degrees outside, time to crank up the heat.  It has steadily dropped all day and tonight we have a freeze warning.  The wind is making the temperature worse as it's 40 and feels like 31 degrees outside right now.  BRRRR  Monday should be warmer with a high of 79 forecast and mid 80's after that

Do you make resolutions?  Do you keep them?  I mentally make a list but I figure if no one knows, only I'll be disappointed in me!

Our truck is in the shop getting some needed repairs.  The poor thing is getting old (2000) and sometimes doesn't work right.  We should get it back Monday or Tuesday.

Boo is still getting bit by something.  He has scabs here, there and everywhere.  He needs a grooming and we've scheduled one for the 17th.  Meanwhile his long hair acts like a dust mop, collecting dirt when we walk him outside.  When I brush him he just lays there enjoying every minute of it.

All is right in our world!