Fresh Snow this morning

We woke up to more fresh snow this morning.  Spring is having a difficult time arriving in Hope.  I checked the latest La Nina conditions and now the forecasters say that we are headed for neutral conditions by June.  That should help the conditions for this summer's garden as the forecast would then be for warmer than normal temps and drier than normal precipitation. 

The First Spring Wildflower

 Jon found the first wildflower today.  I took several photos, but they are tiny little things so my photos are so-so.


Coptis occidentalis, Idaho Goldthread, is plant native to western North America. It is a member of the buttercup family. This plant has also been known under the binomial Chrysocoptis occidentalis and the common name western goldthread.
The Idaho goldthread is a spring flowering plant, usually found in moist coniferous forests.

 Idaho Goldthread

New member of our family

One day old.  We haven't decided on a name yet.  Maybe Maggie or Lady. I almost forgot to mention that she was born on April 1st, which is also Mollie's birthday! Mollie is the best dog in the whole world so this puppy is surely the next best dog in the whole world.

First Red Robin Tomato Sets

I finally have a couple of tomatoes on my plants!  We'll be eating fresh tomatoes by Easter!

I Think I'll Just Have a Little Snack!

 

Jon shot off some bottle rockets and the moose decided to take off.