Friday, December 31, 2010

NYE Birthday

Birthday wishes on new years eve

Thursday, December 30, 2010

On the Fence

California Quail: Callipepla californica
 Coming home to eat and then roost in the blue spruce tree in the backyard
chatter, chatter, chatter

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Winter Sunrise

Winter in Central Oregon
We spend days in the fog and low lying clouds.  

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Shadows

The shadows cast by the skeleton trees look like bony fingers across the yard.
There is beautiful abstract somewhere in this shadow
Every eye will see something different.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Snow Art

I love fresh snow.  It's like fingerprints of things that happen while we sleep.  I love the bird tracks all over the backyard.
I remember making flowers as a kid each new snow fall.  I still doodle daisies during meetings, while talking on the phone and even during study groups.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Missing Tree

This year with all the surgeries and health issues in our house, we voted against getting a Christmas tree.  Past memories of shopping for a tree, picking out the right one, hauling it home, fighting about if it's straight or not, cleaning up needles, and finally decorating the tree, are dear.  The holiday is over and I'm still sad we didn't continue our tradition for the last 11 years.  A part of me is happy neither of the "booted -foot members" of our family had to figure out a way to crawl into the tree to water it or more importantly today:  haul it off.  As for 2010 I'll remember this Christmas as the treeless year~

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Dinner

Holiday dinner:
chucks, quinoa & cucumber salad
sweet potatoes

Friday, December 24, 2010

Old & New Memories

Afternoon Tea:
A wee cup of espresso
Melting chocolates
Souvenir tea cup 

Thursday, December 23, 2010

And the Moon Rose

Beautiful scenery 
Bright snow
Clear Skies
Low lying fog

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Chilly Wednesday

Pomegranate tea
Lovely Chocs from my sweet friend Beth
A new book

I believe this is the definition of Bliss.............

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Cat's Meow

My family cannot wait to open gifts....
we end up opening presents days before Christmas.  
I guess this seals it, Tennille is truly part of the family.
greedy....she dumped the whole thing
This catnip is the cat's meow....

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Snow Birds

It was a beautiful morning.  
We woke up to 7 inches of pure white snow.
The birds were happy for fresh sunflower seeds

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Fruit Salad

Holiday fruit salad and cranberry cocktail.
Dishes like these will get you through the holidays

Friday, December 17, 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Lock Down

After foot surgery I'm on lock down at the house.
 
Soon I'll be back on top of the world

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Stone

Tough as nails....strong as stone

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Looking Forward

Blinding white snow
Beautiful blue water

Is this what Heaven is like?

Monday, December 13, 2010

Like a Kid

It's like a scene from a Christmas Story.  
Exhausted after opening her presents.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Third Week of Advent

Sunday morning breakfast at home....
In these precious days ahead, we are praying, longing, hoping in the background of our everyday lives.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Flight Pattern

Buteo jamaicensis (The Red-Tailed Hawk)

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Holy Night

I saved these cheesy decorations from the trash bin.
They bring back fond memories from my childhood.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Game Day

Big rivalry games in college football today.   
I love that we live in the land of good beer.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Little Jack Frost

I was little boy lost, and I was little boy blue
I am little Jack Frost but I am warm through and through
It's not easy to hide when your heart's on full view
Oh, tonight, cruel world be forgiving
Oh, for once in my life I am living. 
~Kate Rusby
from the song Little Jack Frost

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Same with Life

If you want to help somebody to climb a hill
you do not stand below and push him~
you go first and stretch out a helping hand.
It is the same with life.
~The Friendship Book, 1972

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

First Day of Advent

My house is still dominated with fall decorations.
My only Christmas addition is my fabulous advent calendar.
I love the 3D chalet!