Starry Sky...13º/Partly Cloudy

New fallen snow, new snow shovel, perfect day...Herb plowed while I shoveled/pushed the snow from steps, walks and deck...While in Lewiston 3 weeks ago getting our "check engine" light diagnosed, we had time to also check out the new "North Forty" store that has taken up residence in the old Lewiston, Walmart store..It has long been vacant since Walmart moved acrossed the river and built a new store in Clarkston, Washington...North Forty has made good use of this space with well arranged, wide aisles displaying a wide assortment of goods...Clothes to farm supplies and everything in between...After spending an hour wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles we met at the checkout stand, Herb with an "ergonomical" snow shovel in hand..."Our old shovel has a big chunk broken out of it and this one should be easier on the back, what do you think?" he asked..."That looks like a good Christmas present for you," I said, knowing full well that he would be more than happy to share it with me!

I wouldn't like shoveling snow on a daily basis but I do enjoy the occasional snow storm we get in Joseph and enjoy the time outside either in the falling snow or after a storm, clearing the walks, making it safer to get from house to car...Herb likes the 4-wheeler, zipping around, clearing driveways for us and the nearby neighbors...I shoveled twice yesterday, first the 5" of snow overnight and later in the day, sun shining, snow melting I cleared the deck again, thinking about the times that Cienna was here building a snowman and playing in the snow.

After this refreshing exercise I Facetimed with Bobi and Ci, catching up on life in wet/rainy Portland...Ci has finished a term of early college, doing very well with her grades, she is swimming on the Beaverton High School swim team, spending time with Austin, going shopping, to movies and cooking with her mom and friends...She is looking forward to next term when she is enrolled in a drivers ed class, learning to navigate the bridges and freeways of Portland...(At least that is what I think of when I think of Portland driving.)

I spent time in the kitchen, making a huckleberry cheesecake for John's 50th birthday party...We arrived a little before 5pm as John finished clearing their walks and Becky was putting the finishing touches on the taco bar...It was a fun evening, so much food...We, the old folks of the party, left before the card games started...Hugs To All...OWAV:)