Fog on the First of October

On my way to the Pumpkin Fest, I saw the fog and knew there would be picture taking opportunites. Nothing else needs to be said: "Let the fog in and the sun will create beauty."

Tree Confections

Yesterday the sun was out and the sky was clear. The sun warmed up the snow and melted the snowmans' features, but the air was cold enough to leave frost on the far tips of the trees, looking like the trees had been dipped in coarse sugar.

Bits and I had to venture to the Post Office yet again and of course driving is always so troublesome when I just want to be staring up and out at the sky. I've been getting better at remembering my camera when I go out, so after our errands were done, we took not one, but two drives around the lake. I snapped a few more pics of blue skies.

If you know me and know my lighthouse and beachscape art you know I have a soft spot for a nice bright blue sky. Today we have even more places to run and shop and that means a drive all the way into Ironwood. Looks to be another beautiful day, cross your fingers I don't drive off the road while enjoying the view.

It's so Cold when You're only Wearing One Glove

I am always caught in amazement by the beauty that is all around us. My backyard is just spilling with simple beauty, and yesterday was no exception. The trees, weeds, and bushes were covered with a thick, icy frost. Everything wearing the same amount of a glistening shield; every needle of each pine tree branch, coated.

I ran out in the morning chill to capture images before the sun had its time to melt it all away. I caught myself just staring at the way the trees stood tall up into the blue winter sky, while my ungloved photography hand froze. Man, if we all could have time to just stand around and stare, attempting to take it all in, so engrossed that we forget entirely about the cold and the freeze against our skin. It's natural beauty like this that speaks in great volume of God's love for us!

As the daylight changed in the morning, so did the looks of the sky and trees. I had great views from the windows of our little rental home.

Do you Think the Lock Ness Monster Winters in Sunday Lake

I woke up yesterday to see thick frost outside. I had to look twice, at first glance it looked like snow. As the sun came up the fog came in. I captured a couple fun images from the front yard. If I had ever been to Ireland before, I'd say it reminds me of the fog there, but having never been there, I can't compare it.

The weather warmed up to 52 degrees, but this normally active weekend family, stayed home and did a whole lot a nothin, kinda nice to do nothing sometimes. Nothing means I don't have many adventure stories to share, although I did go to the post office and to Northwoods Candle and Cafe.

Northwoods is run by a woman who makes her own candles as well as sells other name brand candles and decor. On Thursdays she makes some pretty tasty pasties (I've mentioned this before). I picked up a couple hand made votives called Northwoods Cabin, they have a nice earthy scent, not too flowery or perfumely. She also makes one called White Birch and Daisy that smells nice, and I'll have to pick up on a later date.

Ooooo...Frosty!

This morning, the outside was covered with frost. Although frost normally means cold, it's different than waking up to a bunch of snow. Frost is sparkly, crisp, beautiful, and very much temporary.

You have to catch the really frosty sights before the sun is up long enough in the morning to warm the ground and melt it all off into plain, boring wetness.

Yes, it was cold this morning, but with frost adding a little beauty and the sun adding hope for a warm bright day, there will defintely be exploring to do.