We had an ice storm yesterday. We had one just like it a year ago, and then, we lost our electricity for two days. We didn't lose any electricity this time, thankfully.

This is our poor tree out front. Its a white eastern pine and every winter its branches stoop lower and lower. We're (sadly) going to have to do the inevitable this year and say our farewells to it. :`(

Our orchard and Asparagus "field"


Those poor Apple trees

Our Pine rid itself of some weight. The big branch nearly hit Oliver's bedroom, and nearly punctured a hole straight through our inside porch. We're VERY thankful that it just missed.
Last year, The pine tree dropped a branch right onto Stuart's new Car. So that wasn't good.



The Holly Bush

This bush always stands about seven feet or so, now its about three.

You can see the spots where the Pine Tree has lost branches before.

When you walk out the front door, its Bang, right into a branch of the Pine.

Our row of Lilacs

So that was our EXCITING ice storm. ;) Unfortunately, Oliver and I didn't get off school. No snow days for us! :)

Oh well. :)