Good Friday Morning!
Well, we sure have had spring like weather this past week! I was coming out of the barn the other morning and heard a Robin. I've seen a few already. The "cheep/chirp" of a Robin just makes me smile. My bird feeder has welcomed many returning favorites this past week.
When you think mountain, you may not think central Wisconsin. However, we do have a "mountain" one that qualifies at least. Rib Mountain is located in Marathon County in Wausau. I've spent my whole life in Marathon County, looking at Rib Mountain. For our state, Rib Mountain is a destination for skiers. I took a ride up the mountain the other day, while is was still FREE...it's a state park. There were people skiing. It was over 60 degrees.
I've never went downhill skiing. Growing up in a large family, activities were limited to what we could afford. Skiing at Rib Mountain, nope. I remember one time I tried to ski our wood pile, yes, stupid kid mistake. My pole got stuck between two logs. When I fell, my neck landed on the stuck pole and left a huge bruise. I was in like 5th grade. My elementary school secretary, thought I had a hickey and was called to the office. Oh, how times have changed.... This same secretary, called my friend Michelle to the office and accused her of wearing blush/makeup. Michelle just had rosie cheeks....oh the memories.
There was a snowboarder resting at the top. I asked him if it was a lot of fun. He said "yes, you should try it." I said, "I can hardly walk much less do that, my skiing days are over."
The view of Wausau and surrounding areas.
I was only up there because I had an hour to wait for Lauren's school to finish. I was the guest art teacher that afternoon. My "take away" (from my previous post) was, to remind myself to enjoy doing something spontaneous once in awhile.
Students from the art class - needle felting of course!
The spring flowers are coming up.
I forgot to show you my window swag for St. Patrick's Day.
I am having fun making seasonal themed things for the branch. I hope to keep it up until next Christmas, when I will replace with a fresh one.
Justine, Josh and Lauren are coming for a load of hay later today, I plan to make a treat for Lauren that is St. Patty day themed. After Sunday, I will take this down and make it Easter.
Are you doing anything for St. Patty's Day?
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.