Wise Words On Sunday

Saturday Critters #627

 Just in case you have not heard, 

We Got Snow

with the snow, come the birds, a lot of really hungry birds who emptied the feeders.

Chickadee

Carolina Wren

Male Cardinal

Female Cardnial

Myrtle Warbler

Winter Goldfinch

Titmouse

Male House Finch

White Throated Sparrow

It was a super busy day.

There were walks in the snow, snow angels, snowball fights, soup making, picture taking

and keeping the feeders filled for our feathered visitors.

Today's positive thought...

My favorite place to watch a winter sunset is...

- right from home -

Sharing today's images with Eileen at 

Viewing Nature With Eileen 

for Saturdays Critters

The National Harbor

 During our trip to 

ICE 

we spent time at the Washington National Harbor.

Each night, the 60 foot Christmas Tree comes to life dancing to 

a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band.

We each took a turn in the sled by the tree.

We took a ride on the Capital Wheel...

this was the view of the National Christmas Tree from the Capital Wheel.

We stayed at Gaylord National, a really beautiful resort...this trip is my favorite holiday tradition.

Today's positive thought...

A great decision I made this year was...

- to continue my blogging journey -

A Christmas Window Spectacular

Every Christmas season, our local dance studio

Dance For Joy

presents a special selection of dances for all to see.

They have large glass windows in the front of the studio, they decorate them beautifully.

The dancers perform inside - for their audience which watches from outside.

So grab a cup of hot cocoa, bundle up and enjoy the show!

The dancers perform for 2 hours, 5p - 7p each evening for one week.

We bundled up, stood outside by the windows and really enjoyed the show.

This is another wonderful holiday tradition!

ps...The dance studio is in Brielle, NJ about 5 minutes from where we live.

Today's positive thought...

An indoor activity I want to do more of is...

- challenge myself more as I knit -

Let It Snow

Good morning friends, it snowed at the shore, Saturday night into Sunday..

it stopped on Sunday around noon.

I could hardly contain my excitement!

This was the view when I woke up on Sunday morning, from our second floor bedroom.

I was so excited, took way too many pictures...it was such an awesome snow day!

It was the kind of snow that coated every branch of every tree.

We received 8 inches in total, much more than was forecasted.

Of course we went outside and I had to make a snow angel.

Don't dare ask how I got up, it wasn't pretty...I sure hope the neighbors were not watching.

The hubs sculpted our initials in a heart C & D.

It was so nice to have it snowing during the daytime, we went for a walk and had a snowball fight

which was super fun and a family tradition.

All bundled up...you can see the snow still coming down.

Our footprints,

our home...

and the snow blowing starts...

I am so happy to have that machine, and lucky to have the man behind it.

We have not had snow like this in a very long time...so I know I took way too many pictures.

Today's positive thought...

I can bring more light into my home...

- By making my space a reflection of my personality -

- playing upbeat music, making sure the house smells good with seasonal candles and scents -

- by bringing nature indoors, by nurturing the plants with natural light, watching them grow and bloom -  

 - and by displaying trinkets here and there that have special meaning -