Early morning lake walk

What luxury... a morning walk by the freshly snowy lake with a friend followed by a cup of coffee and more visiting. This is the kind of vacation that I adore.

December 21

Winter solstice

Beautiful day (3)

Holiday train excitement this morning. Rain and wind outside. Snow and ice coming overnight. Stock simmering on the stove.

Beautiful day (2)

One of our advent projects.

Beautiful day (1)

At the gardens.

"Please get off the wall."

Another thing I never thought I'd hear myself say. And yet, it wasn't at all surprising.