Well we didn't escape the warnings last night, and as much as I'm so done with winter, I have to admit it is beautiful outside.
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Heavy snow and ice brought the pine branches to the ground. Can you see the bird feeder in there?
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Looking off to the east, the black sky shows that our Canadian neighbors are getting the brunt of the storm right now.
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Looking down the trees that line the drive way, gives another contrast to Canada.
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Outside the porch, our "forest" as the triplets call it.
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Our front yard, yes it is pretty. For right now, but please! Enough already!