A drive out to the lake...

One of the lakes near here, a day before the snowstorm we just had. It was 65 degrees this day, and snow, ice, wind, winter storm warnings and 10 degrees the next. Good ol' mother nature...

I love reflections. These trees and a few clouds were reflecting beautifully off the water.

And reality is back...

And here is the the reality... ol' man winter is back and layered us in ice and snow. Yippee...NOT.

My Country

"...The love of field and coppice Of green and shaded lanes, Of ordered woods and gardens, is running in your veins. Strong love of grey-blue distance, Brown streams and soft, dim skies I know, but cannot share it, My love is otherwise. " ~exerpt from a poem by Dorothea Mackeller

Dorothea Mackeller is referring to her homeland of Austrailia, but as with any poem or song, we can somehow relate and find meaning that pertains to our own lives.

This is actually taken on my in-laws farm. I really like how the snow clouds are coming in and creating the grey blue sky, the colors on the ground not giving in to the harsh winter weather, and the seeming calmness and silence you can hear just by sitting and looking at the land.

Don't sneak up behind someone with a hood up!

We were only suppose to have a slight chance of scattered flurries; well, once again the weatherman was wrong (must be nice to be wrong more often than right and still keep your job!). Well, this gal believed the weatherman and was clearly not dressed for the snow that started to fly. She was hopping from foot to foot and not paying attention. This guy came up behind her with his hood up and walking VERY quickly (he was cold!) and scared her pretty good. She nearly fell down. I had taken this picture right before she nearly fell backwards when he startled her.

Within a few minutes the wind was blowing 25-30 mph and the snow was blowing hard; created white out conditions. All in all we only got an inch of snow before it passed through, but it sure made for bad driving conditions and cold temps.

Take me out to the ball game

This is the outside the Lincoln Salt Dog Stadium. Saltdogs are a minor league baseball team that is part of the American Association. They rock. During the summer this place is buzzing with crowds, great baseball, and a blast. A great way to spend a summer evening.

During the winter there is only a few employees that maintain the fort. No laughter, no smell of hot peanuts, hotdogs and beer.

The snow was flying on this day, but like all things, this too shall pass and soon Spring will be here and the stands will be filled, the players will be playing and good times will be had by all.

I see the forest beyond the trees

Taken at dawn. When seeking dreams, we must go beyond the obvious barriers and look beyond what tries to obscure. Always look to what is further out, not what lies directly in front of you. Look for the forest beyond the trees.

Winter Sunset

One of the awesome things about winter is the sunrises and sunsets. The colors are simply amazing. It may be cold, windy and otherwise uncomfortable to be in, but you can't deny the beauty of a winter sunrise or sunset.

This was the sunset that mother nature blessed us with. A cup of coffee (or the occasional hot chocolate, yummy) and this view...who could complain about ending their day this way?!

Foggy Morning

The weather sure changed within the last few hours. It was a fairly decent day yesterday temperature wise, but today...not so lucky. We are in a freezing rain advisory and winter storm warning. Ick. The temp has slowly dropped all day, and now the wind is blowing and the misty rain is falling.

We had some things to do this morning, so made it a 'road trip' day out of it. Love road tripping!

These trees caught my eye, love the contrast of the winter grass color, the fog and the trees.