Frozen!

This tree is in my backyard and is coated in ice. Isn't it pretty?! We have had snow, sleet, freezing rain, and more snow. It is so beautiful to look at but a nightmare to drive in :o(. The kids love, love, LOVE to shovel and they have been keeping busy with shoveling not only our driveway, but some of our neighbors too. It really helps burn some of that energy. One of the neighbors insists on giving them a couple dollars. I have told the kids that they should not expect it but if they receive money, then be grateful. They have earned enough for a new shovel and then some ;o)

I hope you are all having a wonderful winter. I used to hate it (kind of like I hated summer). It's too cold, too much snow, roads are too icy, doors are frozen shut, can't keep hats, gloves, scarves, and coats together for 8 people, etc... but I am making an effort to just enjoy all the seasons that the Lord set in place. God's Word says in Philippians 2:14 to do all things without murmurings and disputings. This is probably been the best winter yet.