I took these this morning as the moon was setting over the mountains and the sun was rising. The moon looks huge as it gets closer to the ground.
Some great shots of the mountains from our back window over the past week on some cold winter mornings. The first is actually sunrise with the moon above the mountains. The moon is actually setting here as the sun rises behind.
The second is also sunrise from today with some great color in the sky.
There isn't much of a hill in our back yard, but with so much snow the kids have had fun sledding off the back steps. I even gave it a try.
Honey do list #1 - Clear snow from roof
With all the recent snow, there have been lots of stories of leaking roofs and even some roofs collapsing (here is one at a local elementary school) So, with Kevin home we decided we should clear some of the snow from our roof. There was enough snow in spots to allow for jumping off the roof!
Relaxing day at home on Christmas eve. In the afternoon we watched 'A Christmas Story'. Kids had never seen it before. We then had soup for dinner before heading to church for a candlelight service. As is tradition, kids got new jammies which they all sported!
Despite the many boxes that still need to be unpacked, we managed to put our Christmas tree up. Kevin surprised the kids and as we drove up the hill tonight and saw it brightly lit. The kids can't wait to decorate it. It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the Donaldsons!
Tonight is the third Sunday in Advent. Tonight's candle is rose color, and it stands for the JOY we feel as we wait for Jesus to be born.
As we get closer to our move in and the weather continues to get cooler I am still cutting and stacking wood as there is time. Today my helper was PJ!
Siding almost complete. Garage Doors on!
Updated front view (not much changed on outside) + views out the 3 back windows (kitchen, great room and master) + deck.
This is a video of walking in the front door into the kitchen/great room area.