Welcome 2010-Winter awaiting Spring

Winter, a time of beauty,

though bitter cold and blowing winds,

Disagree with our fragile skin.

Look closely, as you pass by the countryside, and all around scenes call out to become a photograph.

This sweet lighthouse is on Lake Springfield, and I took this picture from our car window as we drove to my sister's house for Christmas. I always look for this lighthouse, and try to snap a picture, if a big truck doesn't get between me view. The wind blowing the snow added to the background being muted and set the winter mood.

One can almost feel the falling snow, while joining the little female cardinal on a branch in our yard. Winter is certainly making itself known this year. It is a brisk 7 degrees, and going up to the teens by afternoon. I am daydreaming of Spring.

Our cat, Fluffy, spends most of his time napping on his blanket on the end of our couch. He is very spoiled, and super smart, for a cat!!! He looked at me as I was typing and wanted to be included in this blog posting, so here is his picture!

Now this picture of me was not taken today, as it is way toooo cold for me to be sitting outside, but I am doing some reading, and relaxing during this cold spell. The current read is "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. It was recommended by Leon's daughter, and so far is a very good book. The perfect way to spend a winter's day.

Soon and very soon you will find me checking for the daffodils to be popping up in the flower garden. These were last spring. The stand for the gazing ball is a pipe from Leon's Mom's yard in Radcliff. It makes the ideal holder and holds sentimental value.

Stay warm! Get out those Henry Fields catalogues and plan for Spring gardens, and check out a good book on these winter's days. Wishing you all a Blessed 2010!