I needed to do errands today... get Tanner's birthday gift, some hamster food, valentine candy and a few groceries. So where does one go to get all that? Walmart, of course! There is a Walmart here in town, right in the center of all the hub-bub. But I decided I was going to take the back way to the Walmart in the next town. I love going this way! It is refreshing to me to look at all the wide open space. I love the look of old barns and farm houses, cows and horses. I wasn't always this way.... but now it is my favorite part of living here!This photo was taken in the morning right after the snow...
These were taken in the afternoon...snow didn't last long today.
People must have thought I was nuts! I was driving along and just pointing the camera at random things. I have to admit...I got some pretty good pictures through the windshield driving at 45 mph!Do you have a "back" way you take to make your day a little more enjoyable? Have you ever really looked at what is around you while getting your errands done or do you just look straight ahead with a grumpy attitude because your to-do list is a mile long? Next time, try looking at all the beauty God has surrounded you with. Trust me...it will change your attitude...it sure did mine!
Today we've been watching the Opening Ceremonies for the 2009 World Winter Games. It is so exciting to see the huge smiles on the faces of these athletes from 95 different nations. We've encountered some traffic blocks here in town while the torch has been run through, but that was fine by us. How cool it is to be right in the middle of all the excitement! And tomorrow we are looking forward in participating in some of the festivities. (Maybe we'll even be able to catch a glimpse of Kristi Yamaguchi, Maria Shriver, Kenny G., Scott Hamilton or one of the many famous people that are here supporting these awesome athletes!) Go Team USA!!!
Check us out at 
Poppa made breakfast every morning...
