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I'm a mother of four grandmother of seven and great grandmother of three. I live with my husband in the house that we built with the help of my brothers and will have been married for 57 years this February.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

PLAYING WITH A SHOVEL & HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL

Someone asked me how much snow did we had. It's hard to say. We've had storms after storms like lots of you and high winds that moved the snow where it wanted.

At the farm, the snow bank is up to the roof of one of the barns and on my back deck I measured the snow at being 33 inches deep.



Call me crazy but I love to shovel snow as long as I'm not cold.  This new shovel works like a charm as long as I put the the elbow grease in.   The snow was perfect for shovelling. It needed to be done as we couldn't open the door to the rear entrance anymore.


I shovelled a path to the bird feeders. It was the only way I was able to fill their feeders. I had to shovel down two sets of steps. It was deep there too but I removed some snow on top so the path didn't feel like a tunnel.


Here the snow is very deep. The compost bin sits on the ground and see how high the snow is around it. It had to be dug out so we could use it....
It took me about two hours of shovelling in all  and I loved every minute of it. I didn't rushed.


  Here is the amount of snow on the roof of the back entrance. It needs to be removed.


Before I left Ottawa, we celebrated Daniel's 2nd birthday in advance and Christine made him a train cake.  She had a minor mishap and it leaned a bit but it looked very cute anyway.  Look at Daniel  smiling as we all sang happy Birthday. Notice the Valentine heart on the back.


In the blink of an eye, Daniel grabbed a jellied worm and sucked it in and then grabbed the candle.



Mama retrieved the worm candy and helped him blow the candle. The worm candy was cut in small manageable pieces. Somehow I have no picture of him eating cake.

Thanks for visiting. Prayers for friends who have to deal with serious illness and traumas and hardships in their lives.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JB

38 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Daniel! What a cutie. It seems like just yesterday you were posting about his birth! Pretty cake! I hope it tasted as good as it looked. Your snow pics are amazing and they look very much like our snow pics! I do think you've gotten more than us though. We are having more snow today..3in. already this morning and it's still coming down. I'm happy that the temps are in the 30's....until Monday when they fall back into the bitter coldness again...One more week and then it's March and for heaven's sake I hope Spring will finally make an appearance! Take care and be safe!

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  2. So glad you are home now. I am glad you like shoveling snow, it looks like fun to me too. I love that cake Christine made for Daniel and I can't believe he is already two!
    He looks like he is having a great time. I bet it feels nice to be back home. How was the flight? Was it rough? There has been so much weather around.

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  3. Yes, that is a serious snowfall! Happy Birthday to Daniel! I love the cake, and who can tell if it is leaning or not? I'd say it didn't last long enough for that to be a problem.:-) Take care, and stay warm! xo Nellie

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  4. oh, what a cutie with his train cake! yum! and you ARE a crazy woman that likes to shovel snow...but at least you live where you can take full advantage of that hobby! :)

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  5. Your snow is so pretty, JB! Bless you for filling the feeders!

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  6. That much snow looks like back breaking work to me! We are now snow covered but not with much. Problem is there is ice on top of it and it is slick! Glad you are home safe and sound. Happy Birthday to Daniel! He is growing up fast.

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  7. I love to shovel, too, Julia, if the snow is nice and fluffy, but I'm getting a little tired of it this winter. Looks like you had a fabulous visit in Ottawa. Stay warm. Sarah

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  8. He is two all ready! WE have about the same amount of snow.
    I do not like to shovel
    Cathy

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  9. Happy Birthday to Daniel! He looks like he is really enjoying himself. What a precious little guy! Wonderful exercise you are getting this winter with all the snow! Hope this is the last of it for you.
    Robyn

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  10. 33 inches deep!?!? I'D BE IN HEAVEN!!! We got 13 where I lived and I've been loving it :)

    Happy birthday to Daniel!!

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  11. I'm sorry I don't share your love of shovelling but I do think that little birthday boy is adorable!

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  12. Julia, I luv ya but yes I'll take this opportunity to call you crazy for liking to shovel snow. You are one strong WOman!!!!!!

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  13. What a cute cake! No matter that it's leaning...it's obvious she put a lot of work into it!
    All that snow is pretty...but it sure makes more work. I'm glad you are able to shovel, and enjoy it. I've been forbidden by the doctor to shovel snow this winter (or mow this summer!!) so it's good we haven't had much so far. Tonight is our biggest snow fall so far...we have several inches now and it's still snowing. It's to turn to freezing rain, though. That will make a mess for Church tomorrow!

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  14. That is alot of snow. We have snow but not that much. No wonder you have biceps like you do. Where do you get your energy.
    So fun that you got to celebrate Daniel's birthday. Love the cake and he is adorable.
    I bet your husband is glad you are home. Stay well. Hugs

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  15. My boys are jealous of that snow. :-))
    I have never seen that much snow, that is just amazing. Thank you for sharing your photos.
    My son loved trains when he was little too.
    My mom made him a fun train cake for his 5th birthday.
    Stay warm,
    Carla

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  16. He is getting so big! The cake is adorable. What fun and how sweet.
    I always feel very satisfied after I clear snow. We haven't had to do much the last couple of weeks. When my ribs heal, it will be me but I need help until then. It is mostly subzero temps here right now.
    Hugs! ❤

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  17. He is getting so big! The cake is adorable. What fun and how sweet.
    I always feel very satisfied after I clear snow. We haven't had to do much the last couple of weeks. When my ribs heal, it will be me but I need help until then. It is mostly subzero temps here right now.
    Hugs! ❤

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  18. What a cute yougun' they are so curious at that age.

    I have no point of reference for all that snow. We had 18 inches back in 1993 and it shut the state down for almost a week :)
    I doubt y'all put on your snow pants with only that much snow :)
    R

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  19. Daniel is a cute little guy! Love the train cake! :-) So very much snow... i keep singing, "will we ever see the grass again"? lol! Stay warm!

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  20. Awww, Daniel is a cutie- and I did laugh about him grabbing the worm and candle- glad Mum was there to save him from the candle!
    The snow you have is utterly incredible- I have not experienced anything like it- I'll bet summer is something to look forward to! I'm glad you like the shovelling though, sometimes mundane tasks can be enjoyable! Snow does seem to have a magical charm to it!
    I hope your friends are alright and I will of course pray.xx

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  21. Glad you are home safe and sound.
    Happy, happy birthday to Daniel. Such a cutie.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  22. I totally understand enjoying shoveling snow as long as you're not cold; I'm right there with you. Kind of like raking leaves. I get it:)
    Glad you're staying well and warm.....keep braving through winter; Spring will find us all soon!
    -Jennifer

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  23. Hello! Got here from Rick Watson's blog and have enjoyed the adventure. I'm in California, married 45 years, 4 kids, 3 grands and write poetry and humor. I identify with your doings as much as I can from a warmer climate and sure like how you write. Following.

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  24. Aww, that train is just SO cute!!! And so is he! It snowed here in Nashville, but it was mostly ice. We were snowed in for about 2 days and that's it...some of Nashville is still snowed in, though.

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  25. OH my gosh! I can not even imagine living where it snows like this. hahaha No way would I survive there.
    Hard to believe that Daniel is already celebrating his second Birthday. It seems like just a few months ago I was reading about his birth. Wow I really am behind. Happy Belated Birthday.
    I miss you and think of you so much. I hope by Friday you can come by and enter my giveaway. It's a book written by Dr. Kathy McCoy.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  26. Forgot to mention what a cutie pie he is and that I love the cake. I think she did a wonderful job with it.
    Stay warm if you can
    Love
    Maggie

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  27. Daniel is such a cutie. Lots of snow! Hugs sweet Julia

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  28. Aaaaw, Julia! The birthday pictures are so sweet! Glad the worm got chopped into little manageable pieces.
    Yikes, what a lot of snow! Shoveling that mess on top of all your other outdoor work is above and beyond superwoman. I don't know how you have all that energy.

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  29. Julia I love the pictures of your grand baby time sure flies by. That is a lot of snow. That is crazy! Have a good week and don't work too hard. Hugs cheri

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  30. Hello Julia, greetings from Malaysia. We do not have snow here. You are a strong lady, to be able to shovel all that snow. Daniel boy is very cute and i like the cute train cake. http://chingchailah.blogspot.com/

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  31. Lots to shovel for sure:) That is the most adorable cake and the most adorable birthday boy. Hug B

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  32. Oh my, that's a lot of snow!! We rarely get enough to shovel, and we haven't had any this year, just rain. What a sweet birthday cake and baby! Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement :)

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  33. Seriously, you shovel that snow?! You are an amazing woman and so strong! Your Grandson is so dang cute and that cake is something else, Wow!! I'm always amazed at your farm stories and your talents.

    Take care,
    Hugs Saimi

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  34. lordamercy with that snow~ had to come see how you're doing... finally did an update on my blog... seems I'm up to one blog a month nowadays ;)

    Happy Birthday little Daniel ~ what a beautiful little boy! you're not sane, Julia... love to shovel snow... just now done. The next thing you'll say is you like to vacuum. I can't take it.

    So good to see your pictures and such!

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  35. Hi Julia,
    There was a time I too enjoyed shoveling snow but these past couple of Winters have worn me down when it comes to shoveling. Although, I did make a path to the bird feeders. Why should they suffer, lol...Of course I'll have to do it again since we got more snow yesterday and last night. UG!

    Daniel is adorable. In the blink of an eye kids can grab and go, lol...The cake came out cute too. I've had many a leaning cake in my birthday cake past, lol...

    Thanks for sharing, Julia...btw, Cookbook Wednesday will be starting up again this week. I hope you will be able to join us:)

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  36. I'm thinking of making some snow sympathy cards:/
    wishing warm things your way,
    Jennifer

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  37. I cannot get over the amount of snow you have. I feel like we have a ton here- but looking at your pictures, you have WAY more! It sounds like you have a good attitude toward shoveling and you are so patient.

    Happy Birthday Daniel!
    ~Jess

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