Outdoor Love

Yesterday we had a bit of unusual weather: 55 degrees in Maine in January?? Unheard of! I certainly got a kick out of seeing people walking down the streets in short sleeves. It feels especially odd after a really cold spell just last week. Subzero temperatures and record setting high temperatures back to back? Something about that just doesn't sit right with me. We woke up to a yard full of mist, so I knew something was up.

We soaked up the rays while the "heat" lasted and spent a good deal of time outside, trying to maneuver around melting piles of snow.

There was a little snow eating, of course.

We played with our snow shadows.

We checked out the wood pile and found a rather large stick Macaulay (and the little one) thought was the greatest thing ever.

We threw Macaulay sticks and pointed to the huge pile of snow two times the size of the little one.

Then we came inside, had some rice crackers and herb goat cheese (did you know the little one can have goat cheese now? So exciting!) and found a bit of inspiration from nature inside. These books are usually found on the coffee table, the bird one being the little one's favorite. I personally enjoy Season of Promise. So many wonderful embroidery ideas are inspired by this book.

Enjoy today, whether you're outside or in! And a big thank you for the kind comments on yesterday's post. You all bring a smile to my face. Your words are much appreciated.

Comments

[Dee]

Beautiful photos! and what a stunning little lady! We too have just faced subzero temperatures which warmed up to three days of 70 degrees - it was so refreshing and welcome! We are now back to cold, cold, cold, but it has given us a little glimpse of spring that we needed to get through the winter.

Love your blog
Dee
x

[Stacey]

Yes the weather is bizarre zero to sixty in a few days, we went for a hike even on an old railroad grade. Yeah on the goat cheese!

[Dawn]

That photo of the mist is stunning! I think you've peaked my interest with the bird book- I couldn't name any but the most common varieties of birds although I love watching them- this would be a fun subject to study.

[kate]

interesting! We woke up to 6 inches of snow this morning, and while that's not alot to you, and me being from Alaska it's not much... but for here, it's wildly awesome! There were cars everywhere in ditches, but it was sooo beautiful... interesting how mother nature tricks into thinking one thing and then produces the next... glad you enjoyed the warm weather!

[Grace]

Aww, that weather is par for the course out here. 60 one day, snowing the next, etc. LOL.

[Zainab]

I love your pictures. They are amazing :)

[lina]

Love the snow eating. My 3 year old is still into this in a BIG way. I recently had to give him the "don't eat yellow snow" talk!!!

[HeatherK]

Such a fun contrast of fall attired and super wintry background. Her shoes are adorable!

[Melissa]

beautiful pictures! your pup is a cutie!