The perfect ending to a lovely day...

We took a short hike in the woods. We saw deer bedded down, some on the ice by the creeks and some out in the wetland area. Snow lay like frosting on the evergreens that lined the path through the woods and the sun set as we walked.

Snow and a path...
Friendly fellow hikers...
A fire when we got back...
Hot dogs...
Marshmallows on fire!
Yay!
Chocolate and Graham crackers too...
What a perfect end...
to a very blessed day...

time together

purple

Sparkling...
somewhat sticky...
...hey how did dog fuzz get stuck in there?

It wasn't up for debate,
my oldest was in charge.

She decreed I was to have purple with purple sparkles and pink jewels.

I was leaning more toward gold and red with maybe a white crystal.

But,
I wasn't in charge.

I must admit,
our nails look adorable.

I know my little girls at school will be all over them
like a proverbial mouse
on Swiss cheese.

Today at lunch,
when I had my own dollar and seven cents shopping spree,
I found the shimmering jewels and knew they had to be ours.

Isn't it lovely that so much amusement can be had for so very little?

I wish for you,
silliness,
joy
and time with the ones you love.

May you be blessed.
Now,
Always,
Forever!

small things of beauty

tiny beads...
bits of string...
happy children...
smiling me...
small pieces of the rainbow...
riding on our wrists...