~Merry Christmas~

Baby, It's Cold Outside...

A couple of weeks ago we had a bit of a cold spell here. I woke up early Monday morning to big, fat, fluffy, white, snow flakes falling...

Sam's truck accumulated a dusting...


By Tuesday, the snow was gone, but it was replaced with a frosty, icy, wonderland. The grass crunched under my feet...

The fence was white with ice...

Steve's rain gauge had a thick covering...

And my still blooming roses were a sight to behold...

Somehow, I don't think roses are meant to be covered with ice crystals!! Steve was able to cover the citrus trees and they seem to have survived without damage, but I did lose a few of my flowers to the bitter cold temps. Although I am not a fan of snow or cold weather, I have to admit it was rather pretty, but I am now ready for some good ol' California sunshine!

Gargantuan Fruit...

I have a very special niece who lives in Idaho. Last month she posted photos of some gigantic squash that she had grown. It was very impressive and I was a little jealous of how well her garden grew! I remember thinking that her squash looked like it was on steroids!!

Well, now it's my turn to share some impressive California grown citrus fruit with her...

Yes, it is a gigantic lemon...

sitting next to a regular size tangelo!

I have to be honest and confess that I didn't actually grow the lemon; one of Steve's co-workers did! I did grow the average size tangelo though!! Guess I don't have the green thumb she does after all!

Hmmmmm....lemonade, pie, or lemon squares?