Mika has changed our life for the better, we adore her @buffalobaby. Thanks for commenting.

Thanks, Denisse, we love our little girl. ♥

Oh no! That is so sad to hear, she must have been devastated to see that happen. We don't let Mika out at night without being on a long leash, just in case one comes into the yard now that we know there

Well, you stay cool and I will stay warm, lol. Hot chocolate sounds like a plan. ♥

I hear that! We have one that leaves tracks in the snow at our home, but we never see it during the day. Coyotes were a real problem in our area a few years back killing off pets and all the small animals.

I think you got some fine shots of the bird through the branches. That is one big coyote!

Well done! So many different types of subjects and all very purple indeed!

You do have a wonderful assortment of pretty birds to enjoy! I wish I was going into summer, sigh.... We are full-blown winter now.

I love seeing all your different decorations. You have made your home very festive inside and out. ♥

Yes, I think soaking them for a bit would soften them enough for baking recipes. I have never done them before so this will be a test for drying my own cranberries. I will be using a few for a Christmas

You are making good progress decorating. Now, I have to look up how to make the squash soup, lol.

Right! We usually get slammed but for some reason the snow never hit us her in Webster on the 104 corridor which is a hoot in the winter. lol

You have a lot of snow already, here in western, NY we are just starting to accumulate some inches. I think this winter we will both see a lot more snow and colder temps as they predicted. Hunkering down

I love the natural tones for the trio. Someone is surely going to snatch them up quickly. ♥

First snow is always so pretty. You got more than I did, but this a.m. it is snowing large flakes again. It looks like Dec will be very cold like they predicted with the El Nina pattern. Keep those fires

Yes, the cattails were so pretty with the fall colors against the water. Mika sure keeps an eye on me the whole time. I remember you were cleaning and preparing for the dinner guests. It's full-on winter

You know me too well! I don't venture out much during the winter months as I don't like the cold or driving in the snow, lol. Heavy blankets for Mika and me in the lounge chair now. ;-)

Thank you, I really liked that one too. The fall colors by the water were so pretty to see.

I'm right there with you. We are full blown winter now and I won't be walking down there for a long while. lol.

We do enjoy going to the parks by the water. Mika always loves it too!