Monday, January 25, 2016

Winter Storm 2016 in Photos










It won't be long and the crocuses will be blooming!


Thanks for visiting,
Erin

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Dreams of Spring


Hello everyone! 
I have some wonderful snow pictures for you, but I thought you might want some flowers instead. We had about 20 inches of snow here from snow storm,Jonas.  It is a beautiful, deep snowfall. The kids have loved playing in it!
In case, you are tired of seeing white, I thought I would share some of my Spring flowers with you...







"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
---Albert Einstein











I hope you enjoyed some Spring blooms during this beautiful season of Winter white!

Thanks for visiting,
Erin



Friday, January 22, 2016

Winter White



Hello everyone! 

We are getting quite a lot of snow here.  We finished our home school week, and the kids are happy to have snow for the weekend.  I baked some cookies and gathered the quilts. So far, we have had no power outages!




"To you who celebrate this holiday in sunlight, in the scent of flowers, in the sound of tropical seas-I wish you a dream of snow. Of candlelight and curtains drawn against the winter dark." 
--Pam Brown



Isn't snow beautiful on the evergreens?


Our generator shed has not been used-- yet!


Wishing you a day filled with the joys of Winter!

Thanks for visiting,
Erin

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Phipps Conservatory




"Gardening is an instrument of grace." ---May Sarton







"I'd rather have roses on my table, than diamonds on my neck." 
--Emma Goldman


"Within your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go." --Louise Driscoll

Happy Gardening!
Erin

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Snow Day!


Hello everyone!
It has snowed on and off for most of the day.  A winter white has touched the landscape. So pretty. It has been a peaceful day of homeschooling, arts and crafts, and tea. The girls have started early on their valentines and Thomas has been busy making snowflakes.


My Christmas wreath still looks pretty with the snow...



Emmylou strikes a pose...




My feeders have been busy today...



Snowflakes and Valentines decorate our inside clothesline...



Stay warm and enjoy a cup of tea!

Thanks for visiting, 
Erin


"Though the sky be gloomy, the hedge bare, and the trees gaunt, yet among the bushes a solitary green leaf has already put forth.  It is...the first in the new year- in the very darkest and blackest days- to show that life is stirring." --Richard Jefferies

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Wolfpen in Winter


Hello everyone!
 Winter has finally begun after a very warm December. This morning we woke to a high of 5 degrees! The ducks were the only brave souls out there, even the local school were delayed two hours. We have a heavy snow expected for Friday, which excites everyone here. 

This morning I enjoyed a brisk walk along Wolfpen and up to our pond.  There is something inspiring about the snow and a new year of gardening...





"Peace and love and joy can bloom like flowers in  the snow," --Peter Gray





One of my last garden bouquets of 2015. I am looking forward to many more in the New Year...




"Such a winter eve. Now for a mellow fire, some old poet's page, or else serene philosophy."
--Henry David Thoreau

"I hope for snow -white and clean and glittering in the winter sunlight, covering all that's left of the year that's gone. A new beginning. A gentle stillness. A new life that will bring us joy and peace." --Pam Brown


Thanks for visiting and
stay warm!

Erin