January in all her finery

Friday morning when we woke up it was 6 degrees. We were at the hospital that morning and the car was covered in frost and the doors were frozen. Today it is 71 degrees and sunny outside. It isn't supposed to be this warm in January. I know it won't stay this warm but warmth brings out weird things. Those of you who read my blog last summer may remember this....

I walked out my door and this 10 foot long 5 foot long black snake was wrapped around my porch post. Today, in early JANUARY I saw what I am sure is this snakes brother up the road. DH saw it first and told me it was there striking at cars but by the time I went through it was squished by the edge of the road. That family does not stand a chance around here. I think they should all go south for the winter......and stay.