Family arrived from Nebraska, along with more wintry weather - a combination of snow, sleet, and rain. Branches iced up, lights flickered, and the power went out. This is a common occurrence around here, so we were well prepared. A kerosene heater and lanterns, lots of candles everywhere, a gas stove to cook, plenty of great food and wine on hand, and we were set. 
Games came out, books to read, wool to spin, how could anyone be bored? As the evening settled upon us, we were entertained by music in the parlor, which included piano, guitar, violin, french horn, baritone, and lots of singing. I don't think the kids even missed their video games or TV.
Day two, with the house getting chillier, we decided it was time to bring out the generator. It won't run the whole house, so we switched back and forth between the furnace, refrigerators, and freezers. We even lit up the Christmas tree. 
Christmas morning, and we were back to full power, which was certainly nice. The novelty wears off in a hurry when you're in need of a shower
Several more inches of snow on Christmas Day, and it was a wintry wonderland. Belle & I took a little walk on the road.
The ewes come up to the fence to greet us, hoping for an afternoon snack.
Beautiful Emily in her full fleece.
Beautiful Emily in her full fleece. Happy Holidays from Red Brick Road Farm!
1 comment:
Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. All the makings of good memories. Emily is lovely. Looks like she was in the corn starch with our pups.
Kelly
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