Thirsty Thursday!

 That was a bust this morning! Went to run at the park like we do most days, only to find out the snow was not plowed. So much for running there this winter! We have plans to purchase a stationary bike for indoors. This way we can still ride and get exercise. 

It's this a cute photo of my grandkids. 

Zoey is right where I am, on the couch waiting till our weird weather passes this morning. Its snow/sleeting. I hear thunder and the sky got super dark, almost a green/orange color. Good thing I can work any time today! 

Finally got a quick photo of the pot roast I made the other night. This was my leftovers lunch! 

I didn't make dinner last night, so we made a frozen pizza with salad. Maybe I should plan to cook more often so we don't have to eat crappy pizza! 

Just a few hours!

 Just like that, in just a few hours we went from fall to winter! Sooo much snow! I think we got around 8" total? It's heavy and wet! 

Zoey and I went for a morning walk. I got a little lost on the trails in the woods. We walked farther out than I had planned, which was at least 3 miles by the time we made it back to the car. 

It started snowing as soon as we got back home from our walk. We all took turns shoveling the wet heavy snow. We do have a snow blower but we all enjoy shoveling more than using the loud blower.

I was tempted to go ski yesterday afternoon, but decided to wait to make sure other skiers made a ski trail thought the woods. If I hadn't gotten lost earlier on my walk, I probably would have been more likely to just get out and ski! I'll be going this afternoon for sure! I just hope they groom the trails but that might be expecting too much during Covid and the 1st big early snow fall! 

I was in a baking mood to finally make something with pumpkin. Cream cheese, pumpkin bars with walnuts. Sooo good! I didn't get a photo, but I made a pot roast in the crock pot that was the best I've ever made. Of course I used a cheater package of spices but also added in a little red wine. I'm not a cook, so I am always surprised when I make a meal and it turns out good! 

I love this photo we took when the kids were little. We need to re-create this photo this year! 

Much Needed Mental Health Changes!

 I've been trying to make small changes to my life during Covid, stay at home, away from others. Since we can't socialize and are stuck at home most of the time. I decided to get out as much as I can even in the winter! So, I've been bundling up, and walking Zoey at the local park. Baby steps to make some needed mental health changes! I do feel so much better for just being out in nature. 

I was expecting the ground to be covered in snow. I found out the snow wasn't starting till 11am. So, I was off for walk in the woods. 

Since I've been home more then Steve, I have been trying to make dinners. Last night I made fresh pasta noodles with a garlic cream sauce, asparagus, roasted and sun dried tomatoes. It was very creamy but good for a meatless Monday! 

Our back yard is still looking pretty with all the colors. I took this photo from our bedroom window. 

I dropped off Steve's bike to get the chain fixed and looked at bike trainers. There is a wide range of prices. We were thinking of just getting one of these instead of buying a exercise bike. Less space to store win the summer months.