January/February

New Year's Eve

Just enough snow for sledding and a snow picnic.

Snowshoeing with my boy and a naughty girl named Luna.

We had to turn around before midway, it had started to sleet and blow, and we were drenched.

Looking like spring, but it was in fact winter.

I love this hike, because even when the weather is foul, one is undercover...and it is so beautiful.

All loving and content...

...ahh, but here we go, I wondered when the face off would begin!

Iceworm cakes

This little boy was enjoying himself thoroughly, as he danced and danced to his own beat. 

I enjoyed watching him.

Fireworks with friends. I had been feeling very awful that night, but was soon made to feel better by the cold fresh air and two kindnesses.

fresh sourdough

tree time again

 

 

freeze

 a first wee snowman

A walrus?

from autumn to winter

Jonas and I gathered leaves, on what was to be one of the last autumn like, beautiful days of the year. We came home and Eoghan helped us dip them into beeswax. Now they hang on a garland in our dining room, and they smell so good.

 The end of a walk.

 During the first real snow of the year, Jonas and Eoghan had to go out and catch some, 

even though it was quite late. That is pure joy on their faces.

July

 crazy faces

 a cat who likes going for rides on his way to see his papa

 on another ride

 blueberries

 

 peering into the fat

 auntie took them toading

 so cute 

 releasing

all the raucous pond business keeps the bears away

 end of summer reading