Monday, 16 February 2026

Checking in!

 We've warmed up! It's -8 ℃. and I survived putting out the garbage at 6:30. It's Family Day here in Ontario. Provincial stores are closed, or have limited hours. Amazingly, we were at 5 ℃. on Valentine's Day. The sun feels warmer. 

Jordan is home from Uni, and they cooked for themselves while the parental unit went out on date night.


On Sunday they made taffy on the snow! 



Aster made herself a guitar from a kit! She's quite the skilled young person.

   


 Out west, atop a mountain, Cluny had a race. This was Jan. 25th. Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club

 

A new week begins, we approach spring. The worst is nearly over. I content myself with feeding the birds.






15 comments:

Shug said...

You sure have some talented young folks around your place.. Your warm up is gradually rising and I hope Spring will be turning the corner soon.

Anvilcloud said...

Making a guitar from a kit really rocks IMO.

RedPat said...

I am ready for spring. I hardly see any birds these days.

Barbara Rogers said...

I saw a finch this morning from a distance. No feed is allowed here at the apartments. That’s why I love yours.!

tz_garden said...

Your grandkids are really talented, I had to look up taffy on the snow. Beautiful little cardinal!

MARY G said...

Lovely record of a fine and fun weekend. We, also, are feeding birds. The woodpeckers, two pairs for sure and maybe more, are really whacking up the suet balls. they had their work cut out for them in the cold snap, but now it may go to +1 today and the small birds will do better.

Nancy J said...

With all our modern technology you can see what families are doing world wide, and sharing with us, I too feel I am enjoying all your winter snow, sports and more.

eileeninmd said...

Great photos of your grands! I love the birds too.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

DeniseinVA said...

Super to see your family enjoying themselves. Very impressed Aster built her own guitar and she plays beautifully. Was that her dad's voice at the end? He has a very calming one, and very sweet to hear them interact in that moment caught on video. We are having higher temperatures here too, but hubs just told me we may have 6 inches of snow on Saturday. Finger's crossed that doesn't happen :) Have a great week Jenn and thanks for another lovely post.

Red said...

Did I hear you say the worst is over? I hope you're right . You cAN FEEL THE WARMTH FROM THE SUN NOW.

DrumMajor said...

What talented kids and happy birdies! Linda in Kansas

Mary Kirkland said...

I love the birds.

Val Ewing said...

All of this is wonderful. The bird photos are beautiful also.

My grand daughter Ariel just purchased a guitar like that and is picking up playing again.

Your family is fun and so engaged!

How did the race go?

Jeanie said...

I love it thatyou actually have a holiday called Family Day. It's really fun seeing these photos. Loving the family pix and of course the birds. Rick would like to be right there skiing along with them!

Lorrie said...

Fun times with your active and talented grandchildren. It's so much fun to see them grow into the people they were meant to be.