Some winter days a thick layer of fog follows the river up to the mountains. It usually evaporates to reveal snow capped peaks and bluebird skies. Tuesday was like that. The dogs and I enjoyed our icy walk in the sun while trees emerged from the fog and slowly Goat Peak was revealed.
Sam and Kelly, the old dogs, trundling along
Luna is up to something
Flying?
Finally, I am well enough to get outside and DO something! What a relief. Today I went skating for the first time this winter. Let it be known that I am a total beginner skater. I did skate the last two winters but still, not enough to feel competant on the ice.
Today was a stellar day in the Methow and our outdoor rink is situated near the river with a perfect view of Mt Gardner. Bald Eagles perch on nearby cottonwoods and complain in their funny voices whenever a raven gets too close. I arrived just as the ice opened right after lunch and lucky me – I had the whole place to myself! Soon two other women arrived, both friends – one is my neighbor and the other teaches skating. I managed to not fall and remembered most of what I could do last winter.
All that untouched ice
Mt Gardner, just beyond Spring Creek Ranch
Passersby
My tracks!
I always wanted to be tall
Back home in the Methow, winter’s grip grows tighter with cold temperatures and crusty snow despite calendars indicating that it is still fall. Sunny days do make it seem warmer.
Mt Robinson and Goat Peak
Fuzzy crusty snow
Sam is feeling a little better with new medications
Luna hardly knows the meaning of ‘having a bad day’
See, it’s still fall
What are you thankful for? Here are some of the things that make me grateful.
Living in this beautiful place
Sam still has the heart to be with us even though she lives with pain that might make me want to curl up in a ball and cry
Warm pumpkin cranberry loaves
Pomegranate seeds in champagne
Brussells sprouts ready to roast with balsamic vinegar
Carmelized onions for the dressing
A table to share with our loved ones
Warm conversation after a satisfying meal
A bluebird morning on groomed ski trails
Laying down the newest track with my sweetie
Us, in front of our Christmas Tree
I am grateful to the 35 year old tree that will soon grace our living room
And I’m grateful to Ken for doing the heavy lifting
We are SO grateful to be here together in this place. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Six to eight inches of powdery white stuff on the ground this morning! Lots of shoveling to do but also fun times ahead. Soon the ski trails will be groomed and the ice rink will be icy. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…….
Maybe it’s time to put the chair away?
Luna loves snow and snow loves her. She’ll be coverd in it before the day is over.
My Everyday Photos 