Right now most of our neighborhood is still in the dark. We are still recoverying from the 29 inches of snow that has turned life upside down and around… It’s all good just crazy not having a routine or anything and not being able to do any of my stamping and blogging stuff! So I apologize for not being around and I really miss it too! 
Here is a picture of my darling 18 year old. Can you believe this was the best I was able to snap.
Check out our cooler. We ran out of room in the fridge cause the two families staying brought some of their food so it didn’t’ spoil AND we had to have cold beers for the super bowl. 
With that said I don’t have enough energy to pick up a marker and that’s BAD! The power went out (except we have a generator) so we hosted two-three families overnight … Imagine the bedding, pillows, boots , required food etc!!! So… After rolling into bed at 1am exhausted the phone rings at 2:30am… Our neighbors CO2 monitor was screaming so naturally we wanted them to come over. I felt so bad for them climbing up a big hill in the snow at the wee hours in the pitch black with their two dogs in tow….with their bedding (we were tapped out) to climb up our icy steps and then to fall asleep in strange bed rooms. It was a great adventure hosting 12 people and 3 dogs for one night and hanging out for days eating and eating, baking, cooking, movies … One that I wouldn’t trade. I have lost track of the days and we are bracing for another winter storm tomorrow with a predicted possible TEN inches! I pray our roof holds up and the gutters will probably rip off but, if we are safe I can live with that.
My neighbor made cookies for the party and put them in this beautiful ice bucket which she gifted me so I wanted to make her a thank you card inspired by it. How lucky I am!
Here is a photo of the owl purse.
I hope you all are safe and cozy without any snow coming your way. I have a card to share tomorrow so see you then.
Hugs,Kathy
Off to Canada
Feeling Groovy
A new Caardvarks Challenge is today
Glad that you are all safe! I love that owl purse!
So cute purse I love it and i love your card too =p
Wow Kathy, it sounds like snow isn’t all that wonderful when you get so much of it. (I’ve never experienced snow) I am glad that you are all well & it looks like your son had a wonderful b’day. Love the natural esky ;). Your card is stunning & I love the owl purse & ice bucket. Wishing you warmer weather very soon xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Dear Kathy,
I am struck by how lucky your friends and neighbors are to know you! Praying for warmer days soon.
I do love that card and the inspiration piece too!
And finally, I find it amazing that young men can always avoid looking at a camera, I also have lots of photos of the back of Ben’s head.
Sending warm hugs your way!
nancy
We really struggle and freak out here in the UK with just a few inches of snow so i don’t know how you guys cope. Keep safe Kathy, Jo x
Twenty nine inches! That would cover me up!! So pretty, though….
They use the snow like that in Japan…so clever! Love the owl purse (bet your aunt LOVED the card!) and HB to your son. Keep warm! HUGS!!!
I love the shamrock card and the bear in the snow, gosh I just can’t imagine how it would be to get around in that much snow.
ahhhh.. those snow storms… But I am glad to hear that you are well, sista! that owl purse is amazing! all the beautiful embellishments on it! and Happy belated birthday to your son! Please stay warm! talk to you later! sending you lots of hugs!
WOW! That is a lot of snow! You are an angel caring for all your neighbors! Stay warm and I hope that it will stop snowing soon!
Hugs,
Vanessa
Sending you all warm wishes.
Mel x
I am right there with you. We got slammed with 38 inches this past weekend, stuff is still closed and we are due to get 10-20 MORE inches starting today. I sure hope our power stays on, roof holds up, we dont know anyone here to go to so we will be asking strangers š
What a lot of snow you’ve had. I was reading about it in the paper yesterday. We thought we were bad in Scotland recently but nothing like that. It’s so good that people all look out for each other at difficult times. Take care and keep safe.
Kat x
Although, I am ready for winter to be over, those are gorgeous snow pics! It does make for a pretty convenient cooler though!
Glad to hear that you’re safe and warm! Ain’t winter grand? Thanks for the picture shares!
Wow, that IS a lot of snow! Glad you are safe! We are getting 6 to 9 inches today, but that’s nothing compared to 29!!
I love your card! Your son has the prettiest hair! I know you shouldn’t tell guys they have “pretty” hair, but he does! heeheee… Anyway, praying for an early spring! Your neighbors are so lucky to have you!
Thanks for sharing your photos. You must live in the same area as I do. This snow just seems to never end. Thanks for sharing your photos. Looks like you at least were able to enjoy a Super Bowl party! Stay warm. I am praying we continue to keep our power, as many have been without for days!
Glad you all are safe. I hope you were able to put in some provisions for the next round. We only got about 15 inches here in the first round, but has already started snowing. We could expect a lot more by tomorrow evening. Winters….
Lol…..great cooler Kathy!
I heard in the news that you are having a hard time with the snow over there. Cann´t help thinking – IT IS BEAUTIFUL! Wow!
Glad your are safe though!
Cute pic of your son, too ;0)
Hugs Sanne
Amazing photographs Kathy, We struggled here in surrey when we had 6inches of snow, but 29 inches, Wow!! Glad you are warm and safe. I am loving your Owl purse its so unusual and I hope your son had a great birthday.
Hugs Sallyx
I want some of that snow please!! I know it sounds crazy but my Brownie group is going winter camping and we dont’ have more then a dusting right now. So send it over the border to Ontario, Canada please!
Love the owl purse.
Wow Kathy! Hoping everything gets back to normal soon for you, it is tough trying to do anything routine when you’re in a bound like that!! I remember going thru only a 24 hour electricity outage and barely survived so I’m sure you are dealing with a lot more and you seem to be holding up well in good spririts!
Love your lucky charm card and so good that you have friends and neighbors to help each other out! Will be crossing my fingers for you!!
OMG OMG OMG….What….!!!! thats some amount of Snow…!!!!!! but what a wonderful cooler it made for the drink…lol….!!!!! i hope it lets up and you can get back to some sort of normal soon….
kaz_za
Glad to hear that you are safe! How lucky your neighbours are to be able to stay with you! Your pictures are wonderful!
What a fun purse that is and your card for the neighbour is great.I am in love with that bucket! I collect MacKenzie-Childs. š
Barbara
WOW! Those are some awesome snow pictures (we dont get any snow here)! š And your card is wonderful!
Love the pictures and the card is awesome! Love teh checkerboard background. (Our refrig went out not too long ago and your picture brought back our week and a half of storing things in the snow.)
Look at all that snow!!! Stay warm! Love your St. Patty’s card- you are sooooo creative!
Sorry that I dropped by so late! Glad to know all is well and that Marshall had his birthday and you housed the neighbors and friends!! Oh my! Hope your roof can hold up all the snow!! miss you, sista! We all love your doll card for Beat the Winter Blahs challenge (David particularly!)BTW! That owl purse is AMAZING! Your aunt deserves your amazing owl card -muahahhaha
We too are getting major snow! Great photos!
Brrrr…! Just looking at these pics is making me shiver! Hope you’re keeping warm š
BTW, I received my stamps from mom last night in the mail and they are sooooo fabulous! I can’t wait to get them inky. Thanks so much for inspiring us with your wonderful card ;D
WOW!!! that Looks Cold!!!! I Love the Okey Ice chest….tooo funny!!
That OWL Purse is to die for!!! WOWZER!!!!
So wonderful that you are able to help your neighbours in a time of crisis. I hope that you are able to dig yourselves out soon but I hear more snow is on the way today!
love the natual beer cooler! wowsers—-that is a lot of snow!!!! you are such a great neighbor!
what a fancy schmacy owl purse!! LOVE it!
That is a LOT of snow! But it did make for a festive cooler! š
Love that lucky card! Nice job!
love your cool set of cards…so beautiful and hey you are well and truly marooned with all that snow….stay safe and warm…big hugs kath xxx