We made the three hour trip to Craig in rain turning to snow. Not just any snow…lots of snow. But the time we started home around 4:30 in the afternoon there were at least 5 inches on the ground and more coming down.
Yep. That is what I remember about Craig and Hayden (they can have up 8 months of winter) when my parents lived there. I never lived in Hayden, since my parents moved after Terry and I had Evan and had been married for 6 years. I’ve always lived here in Delta county. I grew up in Eckert; married at eighteen and lived right here on the farm for the rest of my life.
But my parents moved to Hayden and lived there for twenty years. How strange it is that my youngest child and her family are moving back to that area. (Lets hope it isn’t for twenty years, but if it is we will all adjust. 🙂 ).
Kelly took us for a tour of the high school (where he will be the Principal), then we toured the town, and we looked at some houses they were interested in. Terry and I were very impressed with the high school…there isn’t anything there that isn’t offered to the kids…and it’s right on campus….swimming, all the sports, tennis, golf, band, vocal music, you name it they have it. The rooms were light and airy and the school very nice and clean. I’m sure he is going to enjoy himself very much.
We came home in a horrible snow storm that turned into rain as we got closer to Grand Junction. Then we got here we have the pleasure of sleet. I had to start the fire back up. The last time I looked this morning it was 34* and it felt like 32*.
Farming has come to a stop. I’ve covered up some of my tender stuff, but I couldn’t cover them all…I just hope the can make it.
I had to bring in the hummingbird feeders but I put them out first light this morning. I have two set of Orioles and 8 pair of hummers. I’m sure they needed food after that long cold night.
I guess this stuff will leave out of here gradually over the week. I’m ready.
Tomorrow I’m taking the day off. I have been invited by Linky to be a parent guest on their field trip. Which means I have to be to school EARLY. I’m up early but I have to do many things before I can get gone…you know how that goes.
Anyway…the kids are moving to a nice community with a very good school district. I hope they can find the perfect house for them and Misty can get a teaching job. All will be well as those things take place.
A friend in Delta, Colorado
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
I am happy for your kids –and hope and pray that they love it once they move there… I know how hard this is for you and Terry though—but things will be fine… Just trust in God.
Sorry about the snow. I’ve been seeing the snow pictures from Colorado on FB this morning… Goodness…To think that it’s May 12.
Get some rest (if that is possible).
Hugs,
Betsy
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I had to keep reminding myself that this was a post in May and I hadn’t gone back to your archives to read about snowy days. On a somewhat related note, the canna bulbs you sent me are all coming up nicely.
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I think five inches of snow in May is a bit much. I really like Colorado, but I’m not sure how much I would like the weather. I hope you have a great time on the trip with Linky’s class.
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i wanted to leave a comment but my laptop is throwing a wobbly and doesn’t want to go that way. I am pleased that you had a good successful day and that you are feeling, maybe not happier, but accepting the inevitable. I did tell you yesterday that I had seen on my TV in Bulgaria that the weather in Colorado was going to be bad. so for a change the forecast was right. Celi at the farmy has had buckets and buckets of rain….weird things are happening…. take care dear lady love from me
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Such a spring!! It just can’t decide.
Craig looks interesting and it sounds like your family will be happy there.
I’m anxious to hear about your field trip today! Hope you got some photos!
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Been thinking about you and your trip ever since I heard about the storm on the news last night… So glad you all made it back, and I’ll think plenty of Magic Thoughts about all your plants 🙂
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Hard to believe that winter can make such a come back. It is wonderful that you got the chance to see your son’s new school. Now when he or his kids tell you about it you will have pictures to associate to their words. My parents and in-laws loved to visit us wherever we lived in the US so that they could imagine us there. Lovely pictures as always.
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i thought about you when i heard about the snow in colorado. glad you made it home safely through all of that. and i’m glad you like their new area and the school system, too!
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How exciting!
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I am glad the kids will have a great school and that you got to see it. I read about the snow in Colorado yesterday. Saturday we had snow, sleet, hail and sun. You probably got our storm. Here in Oregon’s high desert we have Winter and July! 20 degrees last night. I feel sorry for the birds who are nesting now. Today it is 70 degrees….scheeech.
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I also hope they find the perfect home for their family. It’s hard to go back to cold days once we’ve gotten a feel for the warm days.
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What a journey! But it must be great for your son and family that you went there to check Craig out with them. What a shock to have snow and sleet all over again, just when things were warming up.
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Oh my Linda! Glad you guys went, even though the drive was… Icky, to say the least. I’ve double checked the calendar, yep May. It’s still snowing here
Put bubble wrap around the hummer feeders 😐 Spring has to be right around the corner ~ stay warm!
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I have been wondering about you when hearing about all the snow in the west. You are going to be happy-dancing like a wild woman when that sun pops out and warms you back up!
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Crazy global warming and shifting world axis has the weather all mixed up. So glad you made it home safely!
We’re having a second day of thunderstorms; but the garden could use the rain.
Saying a prayer your plants survive.
*hugs* ♥
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I hope you feel a bit better now that you have seen the community! It will be an adjustment for all. A little at a time:)
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I thought about you and snow while I was off-line (traveling and cleaning house ;>)). Geoff called during the snowstorm there. Jeez — will this winter never end for y’all.
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