Category: Seasons

  • Snowy Days

    We were only expecting a light dusting of snow. I took Hannah to school Tuesday morning. I remember asking her if she was sure she was dressed appropriately for the weather. “It probably won’t even snow here. And this pull-over is so soft and warm on the inside. I’m fine. I just go from the…

  • Last night’s visitor

    Recently the temperatures have been unseasonably warm. This has resulted in the early emergence of all kinds of critters and flowers. Last night, we enjoyed a visit from a young…amphibian. Benjamin and I went outside to set up his rain gauge when we found this little guy peeking into the living room. The big question:…

  • Looking at Lights

    One of our Christmas traditions is to take one evening to drive through various neighborhoods to see all of the decorations. The kids grab their favorite blankets, and we all pile into the van. When it’s really cold out, Karl opens the moon roof, cracks the windows (to simulate a sleigh ride), and turns the…

  • Fall colors update

    This is my favorite tree just a couple of days later: Only a very little green remains.

  • Fall Colors

    A few days ago, the kids and I went for a short walk around the neighborhood. I want to show you my favorite tree. I love the mix of colors on one tree. One branch has leaves of green, yellow, orange, and red. So beautiful! My next favorite has some purple in its genes. Perhaps…