One more: Jobe, Dusty and Audrey

I figured I had posted more than enough pictures for today. I wasn't going to post anymore. Then, as the time neared for the boys to go to bed, I stepped into Caleb's old bedroom which is now the guestroom where they will sleep tonight. I found Jobe playing with Dusty, the cropduster. So I have to post just one more. 

Text added at 10:06 AM, Sunday, November 8. The Squarespace nightmare continues - 50 days and counting.

The Daily School Bus: at the gas station but not getting gas

Even though I knew it was unlikely that I would see one, I kept my eyes open for a schoolbus all day. I never saw one. So I fall back to earlier in the week, when I was gassing up the Ford Escape before I drove Margie and Lynxton to Anchorage. This bus was parked at the gas station, but wasn't getting any gas. Maybe the driver needed a snack. I don't know. Maybe the driver needed coffee. They have some pretty good cinnamon rolls in this gas station, too.

Text added at 10:11 PM. The Squarespace nightmare continues - day 49 and counting.

Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship Study, Number 4: Bacardi in Ice, Day 4: Dusted in snow

Before I continue any further I must note that today's study got corrupted a bit – thanks to the combined influence of weather and two of my grandsons. Early this afternoon, I observed a very few light snowflakes falling in my backyard."This will be perfect for my study!" I thought. I could photograph the Bacardi bottle with just a smattering of snowflakes spread about the frozen surface of the glass. This would provide invaluable information regarding both climate change and environmental stewardship.

Then, just as I was getting ready to head for the bottle, the snow suddenly started falling more heavily. Kalib and Jobe spotted the falling flakes and dashed out the door. Study or no study, I could not just leave my grandsons to play in the snow alone.

So I took my iPhone and went out and frolicked with them and produced the beginning to the snow series I posted earlier this day. Then, instead of walking, I drove to the bottle, but now there was more than just a smattering of flakes across its surface. I would never get that first smattering of flakes on frozen glass. So I shot the bottle just as you see it here, then went back home and shot a few more of the boys playing in the snow.

I hope this doesn't destroy my study altogether. I fear it might.

Text added at 10:07 PM. The Squarespace nightmare continues - day 49 and counting.

An early evening nap?

I am so tired that even though it is late in the day I am on the recliner trying to take a nap. Margie is watching the news. Jobe is playing with Dusty, the crop duster from the movie "Planes." Kalib is out of sight, but somewhere in the house - having a good time, I'm sure. Jacob was going to come out and pick them up and drop Lynxton off in their place, but icy roads kept them in Anchorage.

Text added at 7:36 PM. The Squarespace nightmare continues - day 49 and counting.

Hot chocolate awaits them

When the boys came in after their first adventure in the snow this season, Grandma had hot chocolate waiting for them. 

Text added at 4:03 PM. The Squarespace nightmare continues - day 49 and counting.