Hunkerin' Down

Hello everybody! As I sit at the computer writing this entry, I am also watching all the animals observing Mark as he stacks wood onto our lower level porch. The dogs are especially interested--and perhaps a little disappointed with me-- as I won't let them outside to frolic about as Mark toils. Mean old me.

We have been burning a few fires already, but we have been using the wood that Mark had piled last autumn. That batch of wood was certainly picked over already with use from last winter's heavy need, and with the first "real" snowfall last night, Mark thought it time to start our big supply that is stacked in the screened-in porch.

A final glimpse of autumn color. Taken on our porch.

Like everybody else, the abrupt change of weather and temperature, combined with the shortened days, make all of us here really just want to "hunker down" in the evenings. Monday and Tuesday evenings are our usual free nights, so we've been spending the past couple weeks watching a movie on those nights and doing a little snuggling with our cute little cuddlers.

Mark with Britches

Fanny soaking up the sun

Life has been fairly quiet and uneventful. We are looking forward to going to Rhinelander for Thanksgiving and seeing my family. I actually need to do a lot of gift wrapping for some kids and 2 adults I'll be seeing in a couple days...since we won't be around at Christmas.

Lily examines the new snow and the pile of wood in the back of the truck.

Can you see Mingo's melon underneathe Lily's?

I do have a couple pictures from a super brief jaunt up to Rhinelander I did a few weeks ago. Sorry I didn't post these sooner, Mom and Dad. Please notice the picture of the elusive Shy Ann, who definitely is a much more visible kitty when my crazy dogs are not up north!

Gotcha, Shy Ann!

Ma and Pa

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for our family and friends; please know that we are thinking about all of you. We appreciate and love you!!!