Cold . . . or not??

I took this picture of the bushes in front of our house.  I think it was Saturday afternoon when I took it.  Today is Monday and the temperature was up to 60 degrees.  We have the craziest weather!!

Here is a picture of my new friend.

Alan and I have begun a new health regime.  There's no way we could do this without doing it together.  We are exercising and counting calories.  Sometimes we take walks together, but in this snowy weather we have been using the Nordic Track. It's a good thing we invested in it so long ago.  I was so used to just eating whatever sounded good at the moment.  It's so different to record every little thing you eat.  It really makes you think.  My doctor was thrilled.  She asked if I had been sick that month and was happy that I was just being sensible.  Lots of fruits and veggies in my recipes.  I dropped 8 pounds the first month.  We'll see if that continues.  I am being very good about sticking to my calorie limits.  Maybe by this summer I can actually wear my swimming suit??