winter

a proper March Snow

Just as a good book and a hot cup of tea blend perfectly, so too does early March and snow. It’s winter’s last hold, last stand and last “Hurrah!” and together make a wondrous beauty to behold. It’s the kind of snow that’s sticky; the heavy, wet kind that builds itself up high on everything it touches. It’s also the kind of snow that melts quickly, so I was up early and ready to head outdoors to breathe it all in. It’s good to appreciate the cold, stomp around in the snow with a red nose and frozen fingers while snapping images to share. When spring breaks free, we’ll be that much more appreciative of the budding trees, flowers and birdsong to come.

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Wishing you joy in your day and sunshine on your shoulders.

Spring is around the bend… (:

once upon a february morning

We’ve had a couple of snow days, cancelling school, over the past few weeks now. Pretty par for course, I realize, however, I’m truly hoping the winter weather will begin to melt into spring, sooner rather than later. I do love living in an area of the country where we fully experience all four seasons. I wouldn’t know how to act otherwise!

The girls had a 2 hour delayed start to school this morning - I sincerely love those late starts, don’t you? For all the extra time it seems to give us it’s inevitable that we somehow still manage to rush about in a wild tizzy, hopping to get boots and coats and book bags on before rushing out the door! I followed Emilia out to the bus so that I could clean my car off and get it warmed up for a head shot appointment with business clients and immediately was distracted by all the frozen beauty around us!

”Wait! I gotta go back in and grab my camera, Em!”

The sun was just coming up over the trees in the back yard and the light was bouncing, sparkling, turning everything into a winter wonderland of icy contrasts. Plus, it was beginning to melt quickly - so my time was shortened even more so! The ice was sliding off the trees and branches were loudly shaking off the cold. It was wonderful!

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As lovely and magical as it was, I’ll be happy to convert our back deck from the current wood stacked, sled stacked, snow shovels stacked into our summer lounging area… once again.

Enjoy your day, friends! Just 25 days until the spring equinox for us! Stay warm!! Thanks for keeping me inspired to grab my ol’ trusty friend to share with you. :) Be well. xo

With warm gratitude, Barb

Christmas + New Year's Day : Scenes

These past couple of weeks have been so amazing, so full of love and light, and celebratory!!! The girls winter break has flown by much too quickly for my liking.  Can't we have at least 2 full weeks?!  Who's with me?!  We've relaxed, and recharged our batteries all while having a bundle of fun together!  We've watched holiday movies, played games, ate delicious treats and had wonderful visits with friends and family.  The hubby and I revisited an all-time favorite, The Lord of the Rings movie marathon which includes at least 3 late nights together, where we compete to see who can quote more accurately from the movie (I think he won - this time!).  We found time to lounge and read and read some more.  I love breaks like this, don't you?!      

We made our traditional hike at Nolde Forest State Park today, New Year's Day -- all 20 minutes of it until our faces, fingers and toes froze in 16°F weather!  Crazy bitter cold!!  But we did it!  Now 2018 can begin!  

I've compiled some scenes from these past few weeks to share with you.  I hope you've enjoyed your holidays as much as we have!!  

Cheers to the New Year upon us!!  2018 here we come!  Much love to all!!!

xo, 

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