A New Year
It feels as though ages have passed since I sat down to write for you all. Holidays can really keep a person busy (as well as other secretive projects going on...) and although I've managed to turn out a few picture heavy posts, my head is near explosion with the amount of ideas and inspiration spinning around. I know it will take me a few days to get back into the groove, and what better time to start than the first day of the new year?
Yesterday, after finally finishing that big "secretive project" I've been hinting at, I had a moment to stop and breathe. These past two weeks (okay, really it's been two months) have seemed like a race to a finish line that was barely visible. Now it's been crossed and it feels better than I imagined. Expect a nice, long post about this big project on Wednesday. Sorry to keep you waiting, but trust me, it's worth it.
When I finally had the chance to breathe, it seemed only fitting to do that breathing in the great outdoors; where each inhale of the cold winter air refreshes my body and spirit. Jack Frost has been no stranger around these parts. Another eight inches added to the already snow covered ground.
I strapped on my snow shoes just to get the mail. I was under the impression that snow shoes helped keep your feet dry and made trudging through the thick blanket of snow a little easier. My only thought was "I must be doing something wrong."
My constant companion bounded through the snow with ease. My only defense is he has four legs, while I only have two. That must make it easier somehow.
Although the garden is covered, little bits of dormant plants peek above the snow, waiting for spring and a chance for new life.
While I much prefer the cold, crisp air of winter to the humid air of summer, I look at these photos and remember that not too long ago the scene was so very different. And yes, those are my knees being covered by snow. I was frantically trying to get the following picture before it was too late:
The winter sun, blaring orange and setting below the hill. Beautiful. The last sunset of 2007.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I can't wait to see that new project. I'm guessing it might be a sewing room...
Posted by: Ram in the Thicket | January 01, 2008 at 09:46 AM
i will be here bright and early wednesday morning! can't wait for the big reveal!
capturing the final sunset of 2007 is just heavenly - perhaps an annual event? your property is so very pretty too. happy new year erin!
Posted by: heather | January 01, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Happy New Year, Erin!
We all missed you last night.
That last picture is amazing: we all talked about the amber light yesterday afternoon and how gorgeous it was, and YOU snagged a photo! (Of course you did).
See you soon!
XOXO Rhea
Posted by: rhea | January 01, 2008 at 10:20 AM
All that snow looks so beautiful. Happy New Year.
Posted by: Dawn | January 01, 2008 at 12:43 PM
The Last Sunset of 2007?! Sob sob. I'm a sentimental fool, I tell ya.
Me and all your bloggy friends are waiting with baited breath until tomorrow. :D
Posted by: Grace | January 01, 2008 at 12:51 PM
What a wonderful photographer you are!! I felt like I could reach out and touch that fluffy white snow. Beautiful post and breathtaking sunset...
Happy New Year, bluebirdbaby!
Posted by: Mrs Hammerwig | January 01, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Happy New Year Erin! Beautiful shot of the last sunset of the year, very cool! I am working on getting snowshoes for my family, I guess we need some snow first though :) Your pictures of your yard look like a fluffy snowy wonderland! Looking forward to tommorow's post!
Posted by: Nicole | January 01, 2008 at 02:58 PM
The last sunset of 2007...how beautiful! Happy New Year! Cheers ~ Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | January 01, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Your photographs are amazing - and the snow & whiteness looks fantastic (very different to the very very hot days we are having here in Australia!).. Happy New Year!!
Posted by: sallyd | January 01, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Happy New Year! Oh what beautiful pictures - that's one thing I love about snow - it makes everything looks so fresh and clean! I can not wait to see/hear about your big surprise!
Posted by: Melissa | January 01, 2008 at 04:20 PM
beautiful, beautiful! breathtaking, really, that sunset. happy new year to you, erin! (i want some snow, too.)
Posted by: emily | January 01, 2008 at 08:15 PM
a beautiful beautiful sunset!! and what a way to roll in the new year... can't wait to see the project results tomorrow! ;) And I bet it feels great to have it done... note how I seem to think I know what it is... oh the mind reels... Happy Holidays!!
Posted by: Kate | January 02, 2008 at 12:00 AM