Comin' home for Christmas!

There is so much going on! My son, Jesse, in Vancouver moves today. Last I heard. Things are hopping there, I am sure. They visited in October, and had a grand time here and in Ottawa. I am thinking of them, Bryony and Cluny here in our front yard.

Bryony, Aster, Caitlin, Jordan, Jess and Cluny:

This week, Aster had a Junior Band concert at her Ottawa high school. Last week's trip wore us out, so we didn't not attend. Aster belongs to Trex, a girls group. They are planning a camping trip. 

Thursday, Dec. 18, I asked if Jordan was good to go, well, to come home to Ottawa! He kindly posted a photo from Kingston, packed bags. I live vicariously through our kids. With great excitement, I tracked Jordan's bus. It's only $40, and he likes the independence. We have volunteered to help out with transportation if needed, but look at this! The Flix Bus goes from Toronto to Kingston and on to Ottawa. I heard later that he missed the city bus connection and had to grab a later Flix bus! At least I was amused, and occupied! 

This was the sunrise.

The cats seem to know things have melted. Cinnamon was running around this morning, even though it was raining. Usually, in the recent extreme cold, he stays in bed. They both sat on the front deck, watching #75 in the rain in the tree! 

We had a major melt, 18mm rain, and today we're back into the deep cold. I finally managed a photo of 75 near his nest box. I think he sneaks back into it most of the time!

There is another black squirrel, they either chase one another, or share scattered seed under the feeder. Perhaps it should be #76?!

76!

Joseph Brian is still have fun with lights. 

 

Mamma doe showed the fawn where the pumpkin was. 

You can see the second deer bed under the fawn's belly! Sadly it was just off camera. 

  

The fawn has been working on the one uncovered pumpkin. Of course, all this snow is mostly melted.