THE SNOW WAS FRESH & DEEP & THE SNOWSHOEING WAS WONDERFUL!!

IT WAS REALLY, REALLY COLD TODAY!!

DOESN'T THIS SORT OF LOOK LIKE A BIG BUG???

LOTS OF SNOW THIS WINTER!!

IT'S COLD & IT JUST KEEPS ON SNOWING!

SIMPLY SNOWSHOEING-FEEL THE MAGIC!!

Walking in the snow on snowshoes is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing things I've done. It's hard to explain to someone how something so simple can be so rewarding until they've tried snowshoeing themselves. Each time I put on my snowshoes and walk in an enchanted woods that's draped with a fresh mantle of snow, I still feel the magic.

(by Carl Heilman II)

BREATH OF THANKS

1. Two or three times every day when you are not fully occupied, slow down and bring your attention to your breathing.


2. Notice your breath flows in and out without your having to do anything. Put your attention to your stomach, and as you inhale, allow the air to gently push your belly out. As you exhale, consciously relax your belly so it feels soft.


3. Continue breathing this way for about three to five slow, deep breaths.


4. Then for the next five to eight inhalations, say the words “thank-you” silently to remind yourself of the gift of your breath and how lucky you are to be alive. Often people have a stronger response if they imagine their experience of gratitude centered in their hearts.


5. After those five to eight breaths of thanks, return to the soft belly breathing for another one to two breaths.

IT'S AMAZING TO ME THAT A LITTLE BIRD IS ABLE TO MAKE THESE HOLES!!!!

OOPS!!! WHY I LIKE MY SNOWSHOES BETTER THAN MY SKIS!!

MY NEIGHBOR TOOK HER LITTLE ONE SLEDDING & I WATCHED THE SLEEPING BABY!!!

NATURE ADDS JUST THE RIGHT SPLASH OF COLOR

ANOTHER AFTERNOON OF SNOWSHOEING!! THE PARK WAS AMAZINGLY SERENE & BEAUTIFUL!!

Oh boy!! Two afternoons of tromping thru the snow! I sure hope I'll be able to get out of bed in the morning!!!

JACQUES CARTIER WAS A WINTER WONDERLAND

GUESS WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO TODAY???

OUR PRETTY KITTY

ICICLES AND FRIENDSHIPS

The icicle glistens in the brilliant winter sun...

reminding me of times spent with you...

such laughter and such fun!

On warming days, it drips away along the cottage eaves

reminding me of the tears we've cried

and days down on our knees.

But, icicles have come to stay once wintertime has come and..

like our solid friendship from the day it was begun,

it grows and grows til there's no end

it reaches to the ground

and becomes part of the daily scene

like this friendship that we've found.
by Nan

CUDDLIN' TO KEEP WARM. NOT A BAD IDEA THIS WEEK!!!

BEAUTIFUL FRESH NEW SNOW COVERED THE MOUNTAINS THIS MORNING