23 february


as i came out of the wood i saw Joe and the boys walking towards me 

in the softly falling snow





see, sea or C

it was in the mid-fifties yesterday

and very sunny

so we walked the beach



chair



natures symmetry



blanket

it has been a very cold winter.

even the dog hunkers under a blanket when she lays on the couch



giggle

we have just finished up February vacation week with the boys

we've been giggling for the past nine days







Comments

  1. Lynn23 February 2014 at 05:41

    what a sweet sunday post and lovely photos-what a temperature contrast to Joe and the boys to the beach shot.

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    1. aspiritofsimplicity23 February 2014 at 08:09

      It does seem funny to think that we could have a blizzard on Tuesday and mid-fifties and sunny on Saturday! That's New England

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  2. Hootin Anni23 February 2014 at 07:02

    Love the 'blanket shot'....cute doggie image!!! And the seashell...awesome. But, for me tho, 50 degrees and walking on the beach would be a shade too cold yet, for me!! LOL

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    1. aspiritofsimplicity23 February 2014 at 08:09

      I suppose everything is relative Anni. Here 50 in February is heaven...and if it is sunny as well all is well with the world.

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  3. Vandana Sharma23 February 2014 at 07:06

    Hope you enjoyed your vacation. Here too in our part od the world winter is slowly changing to summer.

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  4. Brian Miller23 February 2014 at 08:10

    there is a beautiful warmth in this...the sharing of life together....
    i would love to visit the ocean...what a contrast too..snow to ocean....

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  5. Margie23 February 2014 at 08:12

    The boys look like they enjoyed their vacation. Great shots.

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  6. Diana Taylor23 February 2014 at 08:23

    Beautiful shots - the shell in the sand is gorgeous. A beautiful contrast between the beach and the snow scene, and all in the space of two days - amazing!

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  7. Judith @ Lavender Cottage23 February 2014 at 08:32

    Some nice sunlit days shared, and the dog under the blanket is precious.

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  8. Poppy23 February 2014 at 08:37

    Nothing like the giggling of happy children to bring a ray of sunlight to one's heart, for a sunny day, indeed!

    Poppy

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  9. Unknown23 February 2014 at 08:59

    Enjoying the soft editing of your photos. Our pets have been cuddling up in the blankets for a month now. Looking forward to spring when the couch can be blanket free.

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  10. Tessa~ Here there be musing23 February 2014 at 09:22

    Ohhhh, you could walk the beach! Oh how wonderful...

    And your doggie, snuggling under a blanket, precious. :-)))))

    Glad you had so much fun, with the vacation boy's "care"...

    Tessa~

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪23 February 2014 at 09:28

    I love the contrast between the first two pics. I love the pic of your dog under a blanket. We have a dachsund who has mastered the trick of wrapping a throw around herself to make a little bundle.

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  12. Inger23 February 2014 at 10:16

    I can just imagine the boys and the giggle. For a whole week!

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  13. My Little Home and Garden23 February 2014 at 10:16

    There is such a start contrast between the snowy grey day and the sunny one on the beach. Such variety, each with its own beauty.

    The two boys (and their dog) must bring plenty of brightness to your days. Nine days of giggling sounds like a fine way to spend time together.

    Thank you for bringing your images and laughter to Sunlit Sunday.

    Karen

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  14. 21 Wits23 February 2014 at 10:19

    Simplistic beauty all the way. Especially, the walk. I envy those teaser moments of 40's and 50's in the middle of winter, although our heat wave, brought next the worst blizzard yet!

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  15. tinajo23 February 2014 at 10:41

    I love the sight of water! :-)

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  16. Susan ~ Southern Fascinations23 February 2014 at 11:54

    Those two boys are sunshine... no matter the weather conditions! Your photos are amazing and the contrast between the snow and the beach brings a smile. Giggles... oh my, from little ones are just the best! Smiles...Susan

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  17. abrianna23 February 2014 at 13:24

    That shell shot is perfect for symmetry.

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  18. Unknown23 February 2014 at 17:05

    You chose a great group of photos. I love the shell. The weather contrast sounds like Oklahoma temperature wise. I only remember one blizzard here, though. I miss the sound of giggling here in my empty nest.

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  19. debra @ HOMESPUN23 February 2014 at 17:46

    Such a lovely post...makes me smile :)

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  20. Anonymous23 February 2014 at 18:39

    All of these are great shots, but I love the first one in the snow!

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  21. Lorrie23 February 2014 at 22:33

    A beautiful collection of glimpses of your week. I love the photo of your three men walking towards you.

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  22. cedarmerefarm24 February 2014 at 07:35

    You have great shots in this post. I like the last photo the best.

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  23. Ros Crawford24 February 2014 at 12:18

    Love the softness of snow ... Thanks for sharing at Our Beautiful World!

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  24. Angela24 February 2014 at 13:29

    Very Nice photos

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  25. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie24 February 2014 at 21:00

    Such a sweet post - wonderful photos of your favorite boys. The view of the beach is wonderful - so vibrantly blue. xo Karen

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  26. Kirsty Vittetoe27 February 2014 at 22:09

    That is awesome, thanks for sharing with us at Our Beautiful World!

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