*** SNOW DAY ***

 I was delighted to wake up Thursday morning and see a blanket of snow covering everything! It was just enough to cover the yard and bushes but not affect travel. In my estimation, that is the perfect amount.

Hearts can be found in a myriad of places, even on the end of a branch. 

As the sun began to shine, it gave a lovely hue to the backyard. The snow melted quickly off the branches of our Willow but it still made a pretty picture. The juxtaposition of white and gold tones fascinates me. 

I've meant to post more often this year but blogging has taken a back seat. Hopefully I'll pick up speed in February. I'll be sharing a couple of books I've read recently, one in particular next week.

I sincerely hope you're all well and getting much accomplished in 2021. 

Hold fast to your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ!!

~Anne

Hot & Cold, just not in that order...and the Doxology

This morning we woke to freezing rain and ice accumulation.

Since I'm not a cold weather fan, I took the photo from inside

where it was toasty warm. Oh, and also through the window screen, 

hence the blurred effect :)

Tonight, my husband made me this delicious cup of

White Chocolate Raspberry Hot Cocoa with Whipped Topping & Chocolate Drizzle.

Yes, I am loved.

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I'm going to be busy the next few days with my family 

so I'll wish y'all a Happy Thanksgiving and the words to the Doxology!

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Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

~Thomas Ken

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First Sighting and Ice

After yesterday's post this one probably isn't near as exciting but we had our first sighting of an American Goldfinch today! Isn't she a beauty?!

The ice and wind did not deter her from finding the feeder. My son captured the only clear and focused shot. All the rest focused on the rain hitting the window.  

I did get some pretty cool shots of the ice earlier this morning. Some neighbors down the road a bit have a small vineyard and the ice was so frosty looking on the rows. Maybe I should have tried for a panorama shot?

I boosted these next ones so the cows could be seen better but I was intentionally focusing on the holly bush and ice.

And then the fence...

I really like this next one of a couple of my daffodils getting ready to bloom...

How's the weather in your neck of the woods?

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