Christmas with Kids & Grandkids

Both girls and grandkids came down on Monday.  We had pizza and dessert.  Later we all opened gifts and did stockings.  What a wonderful Christmas we had!  Time together was the best gift of all!!

Santa Mel

2nd Round of Winter Weather

This winter storm provided more ice than the first storm.  Fortunately, electricity did not go off!  It sure made it look like the holiday season.  Beautiful (if you don't have to be out in it)!
The Farmer's Almanac predicted a colder and wetter winter.  I do believe their prediction for this year is correct!

The Forecast

Our pine tree

What else could be in store for this winter???

Our Trip to OKC.

Mel and I went to OKC for a routine doctor's appointment.  After doing that we did some Christmas shopping.
Lunch was at P.F. Chang's - Delicious!
Next, we went to Loveless Custom Boots and Orthopedic store.  Mel ordered 2 pairs of custom made boots - one for dress and one for work.  It was very interesting and informative about how they do custom boots.  In 3 - 4 months Mel should have his new boots.

Lunch

Store for custom boots

This is one of 4 racks for selection of leathers for boots.

 Mr. Loveless visiting with Mel about boots

The Process:

Draw around the foot

Measure the foot

Make an impression of the foot

Record information on the impression box

Impressions of Mel's feet

Elephant skin for his work boots

Another style of elephant skin - for his dress boots

 Elephant skin is the most durable of leathers for boots.  We were told just to clean then, put some polish on and they will look as good as new!  That's what Mel needs!

The custom boots will be featured when completed.

Winter Weather (The First Time)

Winter weather came to visit Oklahoma bringing freezing rain, sleet, snow and very cold temperatures for an extended period of time!
Making sure the animals had plenty of hay, water and feed required more time.  It also took longer for Mel to get dressed with thermal undies, extra socks and his warm knitted cap.
He put heat lights by the pressure tanks in both barns so the water would not freeze.  The cats enjoyed staying in the barn close to the lights.  Fortunately, all the animals survived.

We experienced a "mini" ice event before the "big storm" occurred.

The "Big Storm"

A funny story:  After the temps warmed some, Mel turned off the lights by the pressure tanks.  One morning after the cats had stayed outside the barn for the night, they came running in and sat in front of the lights that were turned off.  We had to laugh at this!