SPRINGTIME in the Rockies!

Harley was raring to go this morning for his first outing, so I didn't make him wait for me to put his coat on. . . after all it's not THAT cold outside today, despite the new fallen snow. And he enjoyed a brief morning sprint outdoors, while I ventured out in my robe and slippers to capture a couple of scenes with my camera.


Even though it's not at all unusual for us to experience wide variations in weather here in northern Utah this time of year, it always seems to take me by surprise. (How quickly we forget!)

And now that the daffodils, crocuses, and grape hyacinths in our yard have been blooming for at least a week and the tulips are beginning to open, it seems even more incongruous that Lee and I would awaken once again to several inches of snow on the ground this morning.



But, I have to reminding myself, this is what SPRINGTIME in the ROCKIES (the Rocky Mountains of Utah) is like. And before we know it, the temperatures will be in the 70s!

Thanks for visiting my little corner of the Blog world, and until we meet again. . . . . .may you all enjoy the pleasures of Spring, wherever you are!

April Showers . . . . . .

Here we are. . . .April 1, 2010, and SPRING is (or should be) upon us. APRIL FOOL!

These scenes are from our back yard, just minutes ago. . . . . .

(Click any photo to enlarge.)







Somehow I don't think the old adage,

"April Showers Bring May Flowers,"

was referring to THESE kinds of showers. . . . .



But then again, by the weekend, I'm guessing most of this snow will have melted,

and will have made way for our crocuses and early tulips to add a little color to our yard,

and for the Easter Bunny to make his way through the neighborhood.



Such is Springtime in the Rockies!



Until we meet again. . .

Wishing You a Wonderful Spring,

Wherever You Are!

Wordless Wednesday Once Again. . . .

Wordless Wednesday . . . . .

Just Another Snowy Sunday!

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in North Central Utah, replete with long awaited warmth and sunshine after days of comparative chill and dreariness.

Indeed, sweet Harley and I even spent a little time outdoors yesterday afternoon enjoying the sunshine as I strolled (and he followed) around the back yard, searching for various signs of the budding Spring.



But alas, today brought with it yet another new blanket of snow!

The storm front began mid-morning, approaching from the north, and bringing first winds, then sleet, then snow. Within hours, we had 3 inches of new snow covering our back yard.

Today's snowstorm was enough to convince Lee and our visiting photographer friend to change their plans for a photo shoot at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Hopefully, the weather will be more suitable tomorrow, for sitting in a blind and photographing birds!

As for this day, another snowy Sunday, we all passed the time in the warmth and comfort of the house, sitting by the fireplace, enjoying quiet conversation and reminiscing about old times and future plans, as we watched the snow fall and the landscape turn white once again.

It's been a day to remember.

Until we meet again . . . .wishing you all the joys and beauty of Spring, wherever you are.

Springtime in the Rockies!

Was it only a few short days ago that my Blog Post heralded the onset of Spring, with a photo of sweet little purple crocuses popping up through the ground? As I sit here at my computer, looking out the window at our backyard covered once again with a blanket of white snow, my last Blog Post seems weeks ago!

But such is Springtime in the Rockies (that is, the Rocky Mountains of the Western United States)!

I should be used to these unexpected changes in the weather in this wondrous mountain state of Utah. After all, it's been many a year that I've lived here, and I can recall several times when we've even had snow on Easter Sunday!

As Lee is dragging out the snowblower for the umpteenth (and hopefully the last) time for this season, I thought I'd share some photos with you. And NO, these are not re-cycled photos of our yard from earlier in the winter. Each of the following photos was taken personally by moi, just a little while ago.

Hard to believe, but this is the way our back yard is looking as I'm writing this, AND it's still snowing!

And below is a photo taken of our front yard, just off our front steps.

There is no denying the beauty of freshly fallen snow. But, nevertheless, as beautiful as the snow is, I'm more than ready for some extended warmth and sunshine!

Luckily, our Spring snowstorms generally don't last very long, and the snow usually melts over a few days. The weatherman tells us that next weekend, we're due for 70 degree weather again!

Oh, the wonders of Mother Nature!