Mostly Bob

 Since Jon's birthday, this town has gotten a LOT of snow. If it keeps up, there might be as much as there was in the late 80's. However, as I type, it is turning back to pellets and will probably become freezing rain. Piffle.
Sunday, Feb 10, the bird feeders were mostly empty of seed, one had a mix of seed and snow. I did empty it out on Monday, though. In spite of the snow in the seed, juncos were eager to snack.

Just prior to Sunday we had what Jon called soft hail. This, thankfully, turned to real snow. A great deal of real snow and Jon decided it needed removed using Bob. 

 So, he drove it down from Grandma's. Kids and their toys!!!!!!

After he finished our area, he came in to warm up and then zipped over to where he works to clear out their drive. 

 I'm not entirely sure how effective Jon's Bobcat work was. The amount of snow we got overnight probably added 4 more inches of lovely fluffy down. He's going to go back after work on Monday. I did notice that with the wind and extra white stuff, the projector in the yard is covered again. I reckon the giant snowflakes will remain in the sky and not on the house, unless I go out with a broom again! It is about in the middle of the hollow next to the mostly cleared sidewalk. (thank you to our neighbor, Gary!!)

I'm so glad for winter and snow. I just wish it would stay fluffy and not turn into that icky melty rainy stuff that makes people slide. Although, I could do with the sort that can be made into a snowman. I've not made one this year. 

Happy Birthday, Jonathan!!!

 Jonathan Scott was born Feb 4 early in the morning. He's not gotten up that early since, except to go deer  hunting. His brother, Tony, gave Jon his middle name. Tony also gave Jon the cat in the photo taken last April (2015).

 We celebrated Jon's birthday this year with a moderate turkey dinner. Complete with grey mashed potatoes. (I had a spice mix from something else that I accidentally spilled into the lovely white taters, the spice mix appeared to be heavy on the pepper side!). There is not a photo of the mashed veggies--

When I made Jon's cake, I discovered I had not purchased enough Kit Kats. It took one break more than 10 full size bars to complete the circle. I also used 6 bags of assorted flavors of M&Ms on top. When we added the 21 twirly candles, it was a rather festive topping! We put in one straight candle for the 22nd birthday.

 Steve's hand was getting a bit warm, so he had to pull back to cool off before finishing the rest of the lighting.

 I also took one of Jon blowing OUT the candles, but alas--I was standing in the way of the smoke and well, it ended up being a VERY dark picture.

We decided if the citizens in Ceaser 3 had a chocolate coliseum to live near, they'd not have complained! (Jon's been playing this and his citizens got very annoyed at living next to their coliseum!)

 Cutting a cake is always  interesting. The edges would have been more secure if I had been able to get it all decorated when the frosting was 'sticky'. Putting more decor on at a later time made things tumble easier. Jon didn't mind.

 Kila tried to get a stray m&m. He was mad we took it away.

 OK, forgot to turn this around! Jon had a choice between cookies and cream and chocolate chip mint ice cream. He chose wisely.

 We let the birthday boy cut the cake (talk about a blurry photos!! Jon also didn't take many of these pictures). On the cake he didn't use a protractor or consult our neighbors (one is his HS geometry teacher and the other is a uber smart science professor type) for assistance.

 We rounded out the evening with a couple shakes of Yahtzee. Which dad won both times. We are pretty sure he added up his columns more than once...

 Jon had poppy seed muffins at work yesterday and then today, on Friday, one of Jon's coworkers made a cake for him! I think he had a pretty good birthday. Wonder what next year will bring??

Happy 21st Birthday~

February 4, 1994. Jonathan Scott was born. 

 

He has had a love affair with chocolate and Fords ever since he was little. 

Jonathan had a lovely head of curls until we cut his hair at about 3, after our trip to Minnesota.

 Jon has always had a sense of fun. Even if it was hidden under his exterior of camo and cute.

Jon participated in Boy Scouts of America from Tiger Cub to Eagle. We are all incredibly proud of his achievements.

 He has played the bari sax since Mr. C suggested it in the 6th grade and in HS played with the HS band and two bands through the Walla Walla Community College. (Jazz and concert band)

Jon is also a volunteer with the Athena Volunteer Fire Dept and has a bit more beard now, than he wore during the academy.

Jonathan created a coat of arms for one of his classes and came up with this-water, mountains, tools, guns, Fords (the Bronco), home, and tops it all off with God.

We are very proud of you, Jonathan, and are looking forward to seeing where you go next!