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1. Another cold and blustery day! It's minus 25 degrees today, with snow squalls.
2. It's been a long harsh winter this year, but there is beauty in every season. Finding that beauty warms my soul.
3. Although we have had masses of snow all winter, it's been dry. Dry snow doesn't make for good snowmen/women. Not one single snow person had adorned our backyard this year. It's a shame too, because Santa left a certain little girl, a "snowman kit" under the tree. It's a black top hat, a bright scarf, huge buttons, some coal for eyes, a carrot nose, and a toothy grin. The latter three things are made of plastic, so we are still hoping to get out there when the snow slushes up a bit!
4. We are celebrating big time this weekend, my daughter's birthday, her job promotion, her dog Peaches' birthday, and our dog, Merfy's birthday, as well! Love, laughter, cake and presents for all!
5. Our granddaughter, (Beep) has been spending her afterschool and dinner time with us, all this week. Her mom's new promotion, came with longer works hours for a while. So... I better sign off and get cooking! Beep helped plan the menu, which just happens to include all her favourite food! Tonight is vegetarian lasagne, fresh homemade Italian bread, and a Caesar salad!
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gosh, i'd invite myself if i was closer! except for that dreadful weather thing and a 1000+ miles... :)
ReplyDeletecongrats to your daughter! love the photo with your bubble chain o' bokeh!
Glorious winter sunshine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. As always. I'm glad to see you are back and hope you are finding solace and are on the mend from your loss.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I'm with Tex!! I'd invite myself in a moment -- no snow here and not that cold, but more RAIN and gray!! Does sound as though you have MUCH to celebrate and I'm so happy for all of you!! Sending lots of good wishes and a beautiful year ahead!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteBeautesous photo, and what a menu, Beep, sounds like you are a photographer ,design artist and chef all rolled into a super grand-daughter. Enjoy it all Karen, and congrats to your daughter, promotion is rewarding in so many ways, and the longer hours are sometimes part of the territory. Hugs to all, Jean.
ReplyDeleteThat's a simple but effective depth of field photo. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI hope that certain little girl gets to use her snowman kit real soon. Happy Birthday to your daughter and enjoy all the other celebrations this week. A great post, your photo is gorgeous as always :)
ReplyDeleteYour dinner sounds wonderful, Karen, especially with such a sweet little helper. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis photograph is absolutely gorgeous. There is something very magical about it.
Enjoy every moment of the celebrations this weekend!
You sure do have lots to celebrate.. Congrats to all... I hope that the snowman kit will get used soon...it has been very cold and very dry snow..Michelle
ReplyDeleteMagical sky shot for SWF ~ love it ~ thanks ~ Happy Weekend to you ^_^
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Gorgeous skies. Love your celebrations and that meal includes a few of my favourites too.
ReplyDeleteHope you are ok.
Absolutely beautiful. The round blobs of light make it seem like Xmas.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo of the winter sky. I'm glad you find beauty amidst the freezing landscape. We, too, have only had a few 'wet' snows, but I've seen some snow creatures popping up periodically. Happy birthday to all the honorees, and I'll be right up for dinner!!
ReplyDeleteYour dinner sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteWe are in the low tenth degree today with the wind chill it's unbearable!
A gorgeous sky shot, Karen!
Exquisite light Karen! Happy birthday to everyone and congratulations to your daughter. How wonderful too that you get to spend extra time with Beep:-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image, I love it! Congrats to your daughter on her promotion. And Happy Birthday to everyone! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Lucky Beep- dinner sounds yummy! Happy Celebrations!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photo.
ReplyDeleteVery creative shot.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteBeep has good taste! I was out driving in the sunshine this morning and then a switch went, the sky opened up, and I was in a blizzard! The sun was out again before I got home. Weird weather.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a fun weekend of celebrating, Karen. Love the photo. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYum on the vegetarian lasagna! Beauitful sky shot!
ReplyDeleteIt seems a busy but joyful week.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter. Admire your shot as always.
Stunning shot!
ReplyDeleteCongrats all around, great picture, job promotions and menu planner extraordinaire!
ReplyDeletemagical pic, lovely post!
ReplyDeleteenjoy it all *VBS*
Love the photo! And dinner sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I can't help myself saying this...but this picture is HEAVENLY!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Nice bokeh shot.
ReplyDelete-15 wind chill here but the sun is shining. As long as it is out, I'm happy
ReplyDeleteWhat fun having your grandaughter with you for after school hours. Bet you are enjoying that alot. Hope for at least one wet snow so she can try out her snowman kit. What fun that would be for her.
ReplyDeletecongratulations to your daughter and another bonus is your getting more time with Beep, who has the palate of a gourmand :-).
ReplyDeleteoohhhh i do love the winter sun!!
ReplyDeleteit's frigid here at the shore today, more snow on the way!!
have a wonderful weekend!!
what time is dinner? LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun! Congrats to your daughter and happy birthday to all. Lovely bokeh in your photo. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteHave fun celebrating all the special people and animals in your life. Birthdays are special occasions and should be celebrated!
I bet you and Beep are having fun together.
It has been a long cold, windy winter. I try to keep thinking spring thoughts too.
oh, my - you have a busy weekend ahead ... lots of celebrating going on. have a ball!!! enjoy! ( :
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful photo! Not sure where you live, but -25 makes my 10 not seem quite so bad. Beep has great taste, sounds like a wonderful meal.
ReplyDeleteThe good thing about dry snow is that it is easier to shovel which is helpful when you get mounds and mounds of snow.
ReplyDeleteBeep has good taste in her favorite foods!
The snowman kit sounds like fun -- hope you are able to put it to use and get some images too! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats. to your daughter on the promotion. Longer hours are ok for a little while, if it is a better job in the end.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to all those celebrating, both furry and humankind. Also congrats to your daughter on the promotion.
That is bad about the snow not being the kind for building snow people. Our big snow was just right for that sort of thing.
Minus 25 you say!! Time to head south!!
ReplyDeleteNice pic though. So maybe you should stay.
That is an excellent picture. We are seeing a little more sun lately so I guess there`s hope. Looking forward to the bd celebration.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteBeautifully soothing sun, shimmering through the branches, on a winter's day. Enjoy your celebrations!
Poppy
A big celebration sounds like a wonderful way to beat the winter doldrums.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the bokeh bubbles. Gorgeous shot!
Enjoy your celebration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture. We've had similar temps. Enough is enough! I guess we have to continue to endure it for a while longer.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that at least one snowman gets built this winter and that you're in the midst of your happy, weekend celebrations.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the sun shining through the cedar branches is beautiful, Karen. I'm sure I've said it before, but you have such a good eye.
-Karen
Beautiful! It has really already been said by all who have gone before me. Cathy
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!! Beautiful!!! Would love to have shared you dinner last night...sounds like your granddaughter has yummy tastes!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gert
definitely liking your shot!
ReplyDeleteand so representative of our winter here too -
I've shared a wintry dawn photo HERE at -33 for winterpeg =)
HapPy partying !
Beautiful bokeh in your photo. Winter is certainly hanging on this year. I hope you are enjoying your weekend of celebrating!
ReplyDeleteIt's great you have so much great stuff going on!
ReplyDeleteGlorious photo! You sound busy, but fun busy. That's great. Have a nice week, Karen.
ReplyDeleteBeep has excellent taste in food. Hungry just thinking of that meal!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful week.