The movers arrived December 11th – in the rain!! – and we were on our way! After a stop in Gainesville to see my Dad we arrived in Medina 2 days later. Since I had purchased the house without Jack seeing it he was very excited to visit his new home. As we drove up at dusk there were Christmas wreaths on both the front and back doors, big red bows on our porch lights and white twinkling lights on our trees! I got tears in my eyes. How special was that for our friends to welcome us to our new home with Christmas decorations!!!! We spent the next couple of days preparing for Tyrone and his crew to deliver our household goods and sure enough, he arrived on schedule – and in the rain!! – again! But everything arrived safely and in good shape. Boxes were unpacked, “stuff” put away (not necessarily where it would eventually end up) and we celebrated the Holidays in our new home. Jack’s Mom is settled nicely in her new assisted living and Dakota Kate has all kinds of new energy in this climate. Like she needed more energy! We are happy to be here and and are enjoying our new life.
Nearly every day deer greet us in the back yard! The bird watching is spectacular – I even have Jack peering out the window with the binoculars!
It wasn’t long before the first snow. So pretty. And how quiet the snow falls!
The Connelly family tradition is escargot and cheese fondue on Christmas Eve. We shared it by the fire this year with Mina, Jack’s Mom.
Oh, and Dakota Kate, too!!
Twinkle, twinkle….
The shovel didn’t last long. Jack soon found the snow blower store!!
Over a 3 day period it snowed steadily with a foot of accumulation. I like how the bushes and trees wear little snow hats!
Besides bird feeders and grain blocks (for the deer) Santa brought a squirrel chair!! Wish I could catch him in it!!
Play, puppy play!
Rest puppy, rest! She loves my fake mink throw!!
Good bye manatee plate, hello Ohio plate!
And, YES, the sun shines here!!
We do love it. Having the seasons again is refreshing and we look forward to each one for the first time in our new home.
It looks so beautiful - from a distance! So glad to hear you're enjoying your new home. Looks like Dakota loves the snow. If it ever warms up down here, watch our blog for warm pix, we'll watch yours for snow pix.
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Cassie and Godiva and their parents
Great update! We sure miss you guys and hope to cross paths again in the near future! Even though it's been very cold here we have been enjoying Cathy's home, dock, and company. Lot's of boat projects going on, never a dull moment aboard Life's2Short. Hugs to you both + Dakota!
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