Never Forgotten

Lennon was my little "cuddle bug." His favorite time to be in my lap was when I wanted to read the scriptures. He laid on top of them! We recently lost him due to a heart condition that caused a blood clot and paralysis. It was a very sad day.

Wintery Surprise!

We had just enough snow to enjoy it, and then it was gone. My bird feeders were covered, and Bill dressed warm as he headed for work!

It was a beautiful, peaceful morning.

Junko

I had to put out a board in order to feed my little birds.

Purple Finch

Junko

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Two Yellow-rumped Warblers and a Junko

Mourning Dove

California Quail

Kate and I ventured outside.

Our driveway is covered by several large overhanging limbs, so the snow wasn't as deep there.

Checking the mail...hoping for something from that "special someone." :-)

There are some flowering plum trees at the bottom of our driveway across from the mailbox. The trees thought it was spring!

Snow Angel :-)

We're never too old to build a snow man!

The next day there was even more snow!

Bill parked the Prius on top of our driveway so he could take it to work. This is about 7 am.

I was taking pictures of our wood pile and Bill said...

"There's a deer right behind you."

She was so curious she stood right there and let me take pictures of her :-).

Morning light through the limbs and snow...

Morning light falling on the homes below us...

Morning light hitting the tops of the trees...

Snow on the neighbor's fence...

Wouldn't you like to take a bite?
Looking over our neighborhood to the east...

Snow in the neighbor's pasture...

Fox Sparrow

White Wolf Sanctuary

My cousin Grace and I made a plan several weeks ago to visit this White Wolf Sanctuary near Tidewater, Oregon. After a windstorm, heavy rains and snow, we wondered if we were going to make it! We not only made it, but we had a lovely day together :-). I wanted to share some of my favorite pictures.

Ten wolves live on about 50 acres. Several were rescued from abusive situations (they were not rescued from the wild). Some of them are shy, but several love to be scratched and they are not hesitant to share kisses :-)

As you can see, they are magnificent creatures. They are very well cared for, and they are protected from the general public. For anyone interested in seeing them, go to the web site, call the number, and make an appointment. You will not be disappointed

http://www.whitewolfsanctuary.com/index.php