An Icy Friday Morning

Okay, let's see, what on earth can I talk about besides the weather. It seems that every blog I've read the past couple of weeks has made mention of the weather.  I mean, it has been one more winter for sure!  Schools let out at noon here yesterday and my daughter and DIL were thrilled too death. They love unexpected time off to spend with the babies.  This morning we have a thin layer of ice all over, so they were given another day off. Looks like it's a day for staying in, making soup, and baking cookies. ~smile~


But, think I'll forget about the cold and ice and share about the  beautiful day we had last Saturday and the fun that Hubby and I had outside working on a few projects.  

I had been wanting to change out what I had beside the front door.  I'm beginning to think that I should

have put the lighter colored cane sticks in the pots for more contrast.  But,hey they are very inexpensive and if I still feel that way in another week or two, I'll replace them. Hubby helped me by shoveling the sand into the pots.  Let me tell you, those pots are h-e-a-v-y!!  I do not think there's anyway they will blow over. By the way, I found these pots at Sam's. Gotta love Sam's because you just never know what kind of treasure's you may find there. ~smile~

Hubby had been thinking about putting a gate across the brick opening on our patio.  It would serve two very good purposes. It would keep the babies in and the dogs out!

Getting his exact measurements

Drilling through the brick was no easy task

This is the finished gate minus the latch

 This was pretty much an all day project and when the weather warms up, the gate will be stained to match the Pergola.  We'll then be ready for some "patio fun." 

I purchased this sweet little concrete angel on one of my trips to TJ Maxx and I found the perfect spot for her in the area surrounding our patio. She'll really look good when she has  bedding plants growing at her feet this summer.  

It's always such fun to link up with you Company Girls and we're so glad that Rachel serves as our hostess each week. Some of my "bestest" blogging buddies have come from this Friday "link up" and I am blessed and encouraged by their friendship.

To all of you that are house bound with snow and ice, I'm sending sunshine and rainbows your way.  Surely, surely, Spring is just around the corner. Hope! Hope!