Monday, March 25, 2013

Winter is still here...


I used to be the girl who couldn't wait for summer, hated the early darkness of winter, and really just preferred the warmer months.  That has changed.  I still love a lot of things about summer, but I've quickly learned to love every season.  This year I find myself not wanting to wish winter away.  I think I've finally figured out why.  I love the short days.  I love that my husband is home early and it is quickly dark, and we're all together as a family.  I love that many days a warm fire is "necessary" and that coffee seems to taste a bit better on a cold morning.  I love the coziness, the fleece and long-sleeve t-shirt wearing weather, the slower pace and those days with a pretty snow falling outside.  Frankly, I am a bit nervous about seeing it go (I worry about silly things).  While I am excited about the boys getting to play outside more, the beauty of new life that Spring brings, the fun to be had in the summer, and the beautiful colors of the fall, I will be excited when November rolls around again.  

This weekend we got in maybe one last snow (or perhaps there are a couple more on the horizon).  

Rabbit Ear mountains were dusted...

Sugarfoot was enjoying his new pen...

Maybe one of the last few pictures of this tree without any leaves...

And this won't be be happening next month when tools are left out...

Or toys...

This coat won't be necessary...


Or these mittens (Peter is thankful)...


Or this hat (which isn't quite serving its purpose)...




Luckily, the warmth that makes winter bearable, even enjoyable to me now, resides in the heart of our family.  And, it is there every season!





3 comments :

  1. Love, love, love the one of John Paul grinning at you! He's so darn adorable!

    ~Tiffany

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  2. I'm a summer girl. But this post was warm-and-fuzzy enough to make me almost sad that scarf-fire-boot season is nearly over. :)

    -Amy

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  3. The photo of the tree is fantastic.

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