Wednesday, December 19, 2012

First Snow


 
It was a winter wonderland.
 
 
 
Snowflakes falling on my nose and eyelashes.
 
 
Sugar coating my world.
 
So peaceful.
 
 
Did I say peaceful?
 
 I meant a frolicking, jumping, running, tumbling world.
 
If they could make snowballs, I would be in trouble.
 
 
Ling Ling watches cautiously from the sidelines.
 
 
The sun came peeking out from the bank of snow clouds
 
 
Captured in the crystals hanging from the tree
 
 
And illuminating the angels
 

Until slowly setting in the winter sky,
 
 
making the hills blush with beauty.
 
Linking to:http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=8922
Weekly Top Shot
 



34 comments:

  1. How gorgeous! You have such an amazing view off your deck. I love the pawprints in the snow :) Looks like the dogs had fun!

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  2. Oh my goodness this looks heavenly!! I'm so jealous! What a picturesque scene :)

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    1. Merry Christmas, OE, and so glad you stopped by for a visit! xx

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  3. Very beautiful photos! We might get our first snow in a few days. I really can't wait. (I finished my shopping today, so I won't have to drive in it.)

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    1. Dear Cindy, Thank you and I do hope you get to have a White Christmas! I do agree, it is nice to look at but not to drive in! Merry Christmas to you! xx

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  4. Dearest Karen,
    Your first snow created truly a winter-wonder-land! The way you capture sun rays around your angel is telling about your heart!
    Enjoy this beauty and wishing you a Merry Christmas dear friend.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Dear Mariette, Thank you for your sweet thoughts and I do wish the very same for you! Hugs to you xx

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  5. Those sixth and seventh shots are LOVELY!
    I liked your choice of blue lights when I first saw them but they are definitely perfect with the snow!

    Have a wonderful Christmas Karen!

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    1. Thank you, Carletta. Years ago when my sweetheart and I were dating, we always went on drives to view the Christmas lights. There was one house that we loved - it was painted dark brown and had blue lights. Every year we admired and wished and here we are! Brown house and blue lights! Thanks for stopping by on this busy week! xx

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  6. How very beautiful! My favourite photo is the one from inside the window, with your Christmas tree on the left. It must be amazing to be surrounded by such beauty on a daily basis. Surely it's good for one's soul!

    I laughed at your comment about the dogs making snowballs. You would be in trouble then!

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    1. Dear Christine, Yes, beautiful but dangerously wild. You know, lions and tigers and bears, oh my! he he. I am grateful for my elevated deck and two courageous watchdogs. That can't make snowballs. Thank goodness! Hope you are staying warm, too. I believe you have similar winter temps in Scotland? xx

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  7. Oh it is so beautiful!! All we have are cooler temps in the morning and back to hot and humid by mid afternoon ;(

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    1. Dear Danielle, I would trade places with you in a heartbeat! Hot and humid beats cold and wet any day! xx

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  8. Your winter photos are wonderful - I'd love to play in the snow - for about 5 minutes!

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    1. Dear Diva, yes 5 minutes is about enough for me, too. It's nice to look at, but cooooold! Thanks for visiting. xx

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  9. Oh, how beautiful your world is, Karen! (Even if your furry friends frolic and leave prints!) It doesn't snow down here too often....but one can always hope.

    Your post reminds me of a Northern Exposure episode where they all went outside and celebrated the first snow with hugs and cheers of "bon hiver" (French for "have a good winter"). It's one of my favorite episodes.

    Have a merry Christmas, Karen! <3

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    1. Dear Stacy Lyn, I love Northern Exposure, too! That is a good episode, although I never knew what they were saying! Now I know! Thank you for the Christmas wishes. I do hope the same for you and your family. xx

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  10. Thank you, Loredana. You may be getting snow soon, too, I think! Merry Christmas to you! xx

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  11. Your house is in the middle of a dream, It's a beautiful place.

    Hugs,

    Marina

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    1. Thank you, Marina. You, too live in a beautiful place! Hugs to you and Merry Christmas! xx

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  12. This post made me so happy! How beautiful! Love your Sound of Music lyrics! We got some snow today too! Not as much as yours, but it was enough to lighten my mood. I have been gloomy this past week. Merry Christmas! xo

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  13. Dear Jori, I am glad to lift your mood. It has been a sorrowful week. Merry Christmas! xx

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  14. Beautiful views, Karen! I miss the view from the farm front porch! I am "snowbound" at the moment with over a foot of snow. Beautiful blanket of white. Merry Christmas!

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    1. Merry Christmas to you, Dear Dianne! I know you miss your farm, and I am sorry. Please stay safe and warm and have a wonderful Christmas with your dear family. xx

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  15. Oh Karen it truly is beautiful we have snow too. The calves do not know what it is:)
    Merry Christmas and all the best for 2013. Enjoy this time with your family I hope the weather does not hinder. Hug B

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    1. Dear Buttons, It must be beautiful to have snow! The calves must be fun to watch! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Dear and blessings for the New Year. xx

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    1. Yes, very chilly, Becky! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones and a Happy New Year! xx

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  17. Gorgeous shots! A breath taking view ;)

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  18. Gorgeous, you are blessed to have some snow... us not yet! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #62!

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