Whew! I have not done much this year, and yet I am exhausted from what I have done. New Year's Eve plans in DC were canceled because of the weather. It snowed a little. Home suited me just fine. I stared at the soon-to-come-down Christmas tree a lot. That activity is so relaxing.
I recently put up a bird feeder, which added to the day's entertainment.
Eventually we had to get out for a while so we went for a drive.
January 2 we did more birding. That outdoor family is growing.
The 2nd night of the new-year-moon was beautiful.
January 6 we were on a mission for Boone's mother. It is hard to find a shoe repair shop these days, but Google advised we would find one in Lexington, VA, which is half way between where I live in Staunton and where his mother lives near Covington. We love a road trip...doesn't much matter what gets us out there.
January 25 Timmy and Sara stopped by. Dolly does not cuddle and she rarely gets on the couch, but she sure snuggled up to Sara.
February 3 Boone and I attended the performance of the Buddy Holly Story in Roanoke.
February 24 visiting Aunt Elsie
I love this picture. Notice the framed photo on the send table. That is Elsie's wedding photo.
Elsie LOVED meeting Boone.
Back home the horses were taking advantage of basking in the sun. By March 12, it was snowing again!
Boone and I needed a lift so this weekend (March 16) we took the slow drive up to Woodstock, VA to spend the night in what has become our favorite B&B. The Shenandoah Valley is packed full of Civil War sites. We cannot pass up a roadside marker.
We finally arrived at Narrow Passage Inn where we had a very relaxing evening after dinner at a local restaurant. The host not only had a fire going for us, but he also left a nice dish of fruit and cookies. I know, I know. We ate the cookies before I took the photo.
Our host was most hospitable and is a walking encyclopedia of stories about the community and this historical site, which he gets to call home.
After breakfast we drove up to Strasburg to tour Belle Grove Plantation.
Can you believe it? President James Madison stopped by for a chat while we were touring. He was there to celebrate his birthday...DOB March 16, 1751. He spoke at length about his part in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He and Dolly honeymooned here in 1794.
Time to head back home. We did not stop much because it was snowing and sleeting during much of the drive.
There is more winter in store for us. I am so very ready for Spring. I bought a pack of pansies.
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