Finding a pal

You just never know when a day is going to turn out perfectly.

We were a bit sad because this Christmas day was our first as a couple without family staying with us.

It was great opening our gifts under the tree at our own pace, but something, mainly someone was missing.

A blizzard was dumping horizontal snow outside, making sure we couldn't travel to visit anyone, and preventing anyone from driving to see us.

Then we opened up a gift that contained a solar-powered flamingo. It would change our lives.

Well, at least the guy I built later in the back yard from the several inches of wet snow that fell during the day.

Mr. Snowman was just a snowman until I introduced him to the bright, cheery flamingo.

Now he's grinning ear to ear about his new pal.

Thanks to all of you for the wonderful gifts. And Mr. Snowman is expecially appreciative.