Thundersnow...

This isn't a great photo (I opened the front door a tiny bit and snapped)... but, I wanted to write a bit about the amazing storm we're having here and I couldn't possibly blog without a photo. : )
So... as you may know, I live in the midwest , and right now there is a blizzard on top of us. I like weather. I am sort of geeky. I have been looking outside throughout the day watching the snow swirl into drifts around our house... and just a while ago, there was a flash of light- and then... thunder! We are having what is called Thundersnow. I haven't heard thunder during a snowstorm since I was a kid. How cool!

Happy Solstice!

Although my absences seem more frequent and of longer duration, I assure you, my lovely readers. that as soon as I figure out this new schedule of mine, I'll be right back on track.
I'm wishing you all love and warmth on this, the longest night of the year.

Rainy Hearts...

I know I've been absent for far too long! Everything seems a bit more busy and a lot more hectic around these parts. We are in the second week of the e-course, and that is going well- and my daughters have all kinds of school events happening right now... I haven't even taken down the hearts from the window yet. We have about 6 inches of heavy wet snow on the ground today... and the windows are covered in the melting flakes. I hope all of you are doing well.. and hang in there while I get myself organized!!

{photo by me}

Staying warm...

A blanket of 9 inches of snow doesn't exactly keep a person warm. So, a person needs really cute socks to do that for her. Oh, and a down filled comforter. I hope that those of you who are also surrounded by snow and chilling winds have wonderful blankets and socks to keep you warm today.

{photo by me}

Snowflake love...

I'm trying to get myself ready for the snowy days to come. I have promised myself to be more joyful and more peaceful this holiday season and throughout the winter. I tend to get slightly Scrooge-ish during the cold months. I am now going to try and find beauty in the cold- snowflakes, sparkly snow covered grass, plenty of time to stay inside and bake cookies, and of course, a fire in the fireplace. What makes you happy in the winter months?

{photo from lifelovepaper}