Happy Groundhog's Day!

I looked out my kitchen window at the melting

snow in my backyard and way back in the

corner under the rose bush, I spied this:

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I also spied a robin.

Rosie and I mad a little snowman and put it in the freezer. I think we'll save it for the Fourth of July, and let everyone guess how long it will take to melt. (I read that in a magazine recently, but can't remember which one. Probably Family Fun or Nick,Jr.)

Now I'm off to watch the noon news and see what the groundhog said.

Update according to http://www.punxsutawney.com/:

Phil Says Spring is Right Around the Corner!
Phil's official forecast as read 2/2/07 at 7:28 a.m. at Gobbler's Knob:
El Nino has caused high winds, heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures in the west.Here in the East with much mild winter weather we have been blessed.
Global warming has caused a great debate.This mild winter makes it seem just great.
On this Groundhog Day we think of one thing.Will we have winter or will we have spring?
On Gobbler's Knob I see no shadow today.I predict that early spring is on the way.

For a great craft go to the Toymaker.