Last April, the weeping crabapple tree, located in front of our bay window, was blooming away!
Yesterday morning, that sweet little tree was starting to collect snowflakes.....one more time.
As I looked out the window at the wintry scene, my mind started thinking about. . . .
the flowers I would be planting around that tree in a couple of months.
One of our maple trees was starting to show a collection of flakes, too.
However, before long, the snow stopped and the RAIN started!!!
Yes, it snowed, then it rained!!!
Note the robin in the MIDDLE of the street. . . in the cold rain!!!! Why???
OK. . . so as I looked at our yard, which was now brown and cold and covered in a snowy, slushy combination, my mind wandered back to. . . .
last summer and our lush green grass. . . and my stint on the John Deere as my hubby was taking a fishing trip to Alaska!
The rain was now starting to FREEZE on the trees, unlike the rain . . .
we enjoyed on warm summer evenings when we would sit on our front porch with little lanterns blazing away. There was no freezing involved at all with that rain. . .
but now our rain had turned to SLEET!!! Yep, the little rocky bits of this winter precipitation were piling up everywhere and covering. . .
the very spot where Izzie and THE STONE RABBIT soaked up the warmth of last summer's sun.
The sleet continued and it was clearly now sticking to our sidewalk.
Even THE STONE RABBIT is getting antsy for Spring to arrive. As he sat in the front flower bed yesterday, he was recalling. . . .
how much he loved to settle in that same little area when it is warm and filled with fresh greeness and pretty reddish PINK flowers!!!
Later that morning, a robin was perched in the weeping crabapple tree. . . .puffing those feathers out in an effort to keep warm.
At least he (or she?) wasn't in the middle of the street.
It continued to rain, sleet and snow all day. However, by late afternoon, the snow won out and started to make its presence known on driveways, sidewalks and streets.
It wasn't so long ago that our Grands were enjoying a fun afternoon on that driveway. . . playing with the water hose in the warmth of the day.
The snow continued throughout the night, covering our neighbor's drive which. . .
was the scene of a rollicking garage sale a few months back!!! This guy didn't last too long. . . I was so tempted to bring that PINK faced fellow home with me, but someone beat me to him.
Our neighbor cranked up his snowblower around 6:00 a.m. this morning. . . clearing his drive and sidewalk.
It wasn't so long ago that the Grand Girl was sprinting up and down that same sidewalk on a delightfully sunny afternoon. . . without a thought of snowflakes or freezing rain.
Our front walk and steps were now covered with a fresh blanket of snow, but. . .
I remember the day the Grand Boy enjoyed crawling around on that same area. . . trying his hand with sidewalk chalk. . . barefoot!
While today, the porch is frozen and the black metal chairs are still. . .
there was a Summer day when the Grand Girl eagerly watered all of my plants out there and sat with me on one of those chairs. We rocked and chatted and enjoyed our time together.
The view out the bay window was a snowy one this morning. . .
and the robin had found it a fine place to be for a bit.
Yes, while THE STONE RABBIT eagerly looks forward to warm weather, he decided to make the most out of another cold and snowy day.
He built a snow fort and made lots of snowballs. . . and he waited for his buddies to come by! :)
Please visit Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND. . . .you will have a ball checking out all of the PINKS other bloggers have to share with you today!!
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!
DANA
Brrrr. I hope the Stone Rabbit didn't make you go outside, too, to make that snow fort! I know you both want spring but the wintry mix is so pretty. It looks like a picture postcard in your neighborhood. Today, we're having the most beautiful day - really cool and sunny, no wind or humidity. If only it would stay like this - I'm already dreading and whining about summer!
I haven't had a chance to say how wonderful that you've got an RN in the family. I know you're thrilled and I'll bet she loves her work.
Stop back by my place - I have a picture of your pen...you did want me to share it online with your phone # and all. lol I think they are soo neat. Well, I've been organizing all week long in the craftroom and it's like swimming against the tide so I'd better get back at it - that and pulling my hair out #%**!!! Wahh - xoxo Nancy
ps - loved all your pictures on this post - oh my - the kids are adorable and the little bird - send him to me! It's sooo cold!
Posted by: Nancy | February 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Happy Pink Saturday!
Love your posts like always! Cute kids! And I really think that it's a female Robin in your tree. Who is the doggy? How come she is not getting introduced to all of us? :o)
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | February 25, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Hi Dana, love your post today.I'm soooo ready for spring. Can you believe how much snow we have had this year!!! take care more snow this weekend...Pat H
Posted by: Pat H | February 25, 2011 at 02:28 PM
We got some snow last night. I'm so ready for Spring! That crab apple tree of yours will be blooming again before you know it. Thanks for sharing all of these summertime pictures. They made me smile!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Carol
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | February 25, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Why'd the robin cross the road? To get to the crabapple tree of course:@) Fun post Dana, a couple more weeks and we'll all be warming up and digging in the dirt-Happy Weekend!
Posted by: Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud | February 25, 2011 at 02:47 PM
What great photos and memories ! thanks for sharing them ... happy Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Francie Thornton | February 25, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Awww, the Stone Rabbit made his own igloo! We had some chilly weather here in SA for a couple of weeks but we are so looking forward to warmer weather!
Deanna :D
Posted by: Deanna | February 25, 2011 at 03:12 PM
I loved the contrasts of the photos but I know it made you long for spring even more.
Posted by: Donnie | February 25, 2011 at 03:42 PM
That poor little rabbit looks frozen stiff!!!! Great pictures!!!
Posted by: Donna | February 25, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Happy Pink Saturday Dana Sweetie...
What a beautiful share. I love, love the two sided share today. The snow looks lovely sweetie, but I surely do love seeing the summer share as well. I remember that beautiful red hair running about the Stone Rabbit's garden. She is so pretty.
I so adore the little robin all huddled down in the tree branches trying to find a little security as the weather once again changes on you all. So precious it is. Thank you for sharing with me this evening.
Have a glorious weekend sweetie.
Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry @ Country Wings in Phoenix | February 25, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Well you maybe having some winter but I'm afraid I'm going to beat you big time on the length of that winter.
I won't see anything blooming here until very late May into June. May is still winter in Alaska, it's break-up month, ice breaking up in the rivers, lakes and in the ground. Yes winter here is a tad long in the tooth I'm afraid and summer is darn short. Wildflowers all bloom here in July.
Nan
Posted by: Nan | February 25, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Oh my goodness! Brrrr....We are having rain and snow is forecast here for the first time since 1999. We never get but a dusting though. I hope spring comes for you soon!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | February 25, 2011 at 07:30 PM
Stone Rabbit made his own snow fort and is waiting for his buddies to come by....how cute is that? Very "cute." Happy Pink Saturday.
Joyce M
Posted by: Joyce M | February 25, 2011 at 08:02 PM
What a COOL post. Get it? Ha. I am a snow lover and even I am tired of it now. It looks like you got more than us. We even had school! I am ready for flowers, too!
Posted by: Terri Steffes | February 25, 2011 at 10:53 PM
I've so enjoyed my visit here!! What a fun post! Lots of smiles and laughs as I was reading it! I love the stone rabbits snow fort.
Posted by: Julie | February 26, 2011 at 04:11 AM
I loooved your post, I'm not sure where you live, but we too have snow! Your snow bunny is adorable and his(your)snow fort is the best!!! Your Grandchildren are adorable and the robin gets an honorable mention too, for being such a tough little trooper braving the elements! Great post, thanks for sharing! I'm here by way of 'Pink Saturday', I'm a newbie and enjoying meeting new folks! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
Posted by: Debbie~ | February 26, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Dana, I keep imagining how things are when the sun is shining and we are so warm!!!! I enjoyed the contrasts of the winter/summer pics... I can't WAIT until we are back in the warmer months. Won't be long now, right??????
Hope you had a fantastic Pink day. I just came home from working at my antique booth...didn't find too many pinks there though!
Take care!
Jillian
Posted by: Jillian | February 26, 2011 at 04:10 PM
I can't even imagine snow, especially since it was in the upper 70's here in south GA today! This is unseasonably warm for us even if we do live in the deep south. I figure we'll have at least one more frost though...but could be wrong! Hang in there, spring will be there soon!
Posted by: cheri | February 26, 2011 at 07:06 PM
I think we are all getting pretty anxious for flower, green grass and blossoming trees again.
However, I think in my neck of the woods, we still have some stiff winter to go through. March and early April brings big, wet snow storms. Today the wind blew all day and drifted in our drive. Guess the tractor comes out again tomorrow to dig us out.
Posted by: wendy | February 26, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Thanks for the reminder of what summer looks like--I needed that!
Posted by: Doris | February 27, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Beautiful wintry and summer scenes!
Spring will come soon.
Happy Pink week Dana.
Posted by: Regina | February 27, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Great post...love the contrast...I am a new follower...Pinkim!
TrulySimplyPink
Posted by: Kim Wright (Pinkim) | February 28, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Don't tell anyone, but I am peeking in while at work. Happy belated Pink Saturday. I guess you are used to me being late.
You've made me cold with all of this snow and ice. Poor TSR. He needs to stay in the house when the temps drop.
It is almost time for a new banner, isn't it? Have you had your thinking cap in action?
Posted by: Beverly | March 01, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Dana, your header is adorable. I love the way it looks. The Stone Rabbit is styling. I hope you are up and at em my dear friend. I wish you blooms on your crabapple tree.
Love you,
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | March 01, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Love the stone rabbit sporting his new "doo".
We are suppose to have rain this weekend. Very strange. I loved seeing those sweet summer pinks Dana. I can't wait for spring either.
Counting the days.
Happy belated pink sat. my friend.
Stay warm.
Love Claudie
XO
Posted by: Claudie | March 03, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Hi Dana, I am back to tell you I am glad you are feeling better. My cousin Marilyn and her hubs arrived yesterday so no visiting yesterday.
Are you watching Idol? The singers will knock your socks off this year. It was so hard to say goodbye to the ones that were cut yesterday. They were all good. I love the new judges. If I am repeating myself remember my age. HA! I swore I would never do that. Never say never. LOL
Love you bunches my friend, Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | March 04, 2011 at 08:21 AM