This is my little chickie Roo in the stands at a derby this summer. This afternoon she helped me plant the tulips out front. We put 75 in the ground. I hope they ALL come up! I know I am a little late getting them in. I have no idea what zone Northern Utah is in. The box was on the top shelf of the laundry room closet. Why? I cannot recall putting them there.We mixed miracle grow soil into our stubborn clay and made a nice bed for the bulbs. Ruby was in heaven digging in the dirt. Muddy fingers have never bothered her. She monopolized the shovel! Sharing was not going to happen. While covering the bulbs Ruby waved a chubby hand, "Buh-bye till spring!" I said. "Sleep tight." After all the bark was replaced she looked at me with meaning, finger to her lips, "Ssssh." (They are sleeping Momma.) It was adorable. I wish we could have put them all around the house, just to see the goodbye wave.
I can't walk around in my undies anymore. And the little girls wear footed fleece jammies to bed. We turned the fire on and had hot chocolate first thing this morning. It's official. Winter is at the door. It has been a glorious Fall, I cherish Fall. It is so refreshing, and brief. I think that is why I like it so much, because of it's fleeting loveliness. And pumpkins, I crave all things pumpkin, from the Jack-O-Lantern to the pie. I do enjoy a white winter, but it tends to drag here in Cache Valley. Long about March I am ready for relief. Unless I am skiing in March. There is nothing like a good Ski!
My grandmother Carole Rhodes had a sign that hung in her family room, it read; "It's the best time of year!" She believed it too. Every season was a happy time, always there was an occasion for a party. And decorating. I hope to emulate that trait of hers, to enjoy each season for it's wonders and find occasions to give thanks. So bring it on Winter, I am ready.
P.S. I chose the above picture of Ruby to give me courage for the cold white days ahead. I am just now hearing the weather man on Fox saying to expect snow on the valley floors by Monday.
