This week held some surprises from Mother Nature. Our cottonwood trees in the back yard supply the framework that supports a large squirrel nest. One of the new babies from earlier this spring stopped by the back patio area to check things out.
Taylor was one of the top 5 spelling students in this year's 4th grade Linton class. She was offered the opportunity to participate in the school spelling bee and decided to brave the stomach butterflies and give it a shot. She lasted through round three, then got stumped by the word 'solemn'. She was a very good sport about it all. I was proud of her for taking the challenge and having a good attitude about how everything turned out.
John took this picture of a female Hairy Woodpecker. She was in the yard checking out tree trunks for a possible home. She's quite the beauty! I just hope her searching limits itself to the trees...
Did I forget to mention the huge snowfall that happened this past week? I don't know the exact amount that fell, but it was beautiful. Almost no wind, large fluffy flakes and warm enough temperatures to go outside and enjoy it all. I'm not sure if Sally or Taylor gets more ecstatic at the sight of falling snow, but they both absolutely love to play in it. The picture above reveals Sally at her snowed up best--a common sight at our back patio door.
That it will never come again Is what makes life so sweet.
Emily Dickinson