We’ve had quite the nice start to January 2013 with a Chinook {is that a local term?} gracing its presence across Alberta. Instead of the usual -20 and lower, it’s been hovering around 0 to +5 for the past week.
I’m insanely in love with Mother Nature right now. Yet just in saying that, I jinxed it, didn’t I?
As you might know, I don’t do well with Winter. I speak of it often in my 101 Things ABout Me. Yet, with such mild temperaures, the kids and I have spent more time outdoors lately, than most Winters combined.
Our activity of choice? Sledding! … followed by hot chocolate afterward. Obviously.
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Beautiful shot! Love the way the sun lights up everything.
We had a blast sledding here in Ontario last week. 2 sleighs/3 kids/1 me and an afternoon of snowy bliss…until I threw my back out carrying ds up the snowy hill. Can’t wait til next year when he will be able to walk himself up the sled hills!
Yes! I think of that each and every time this year, the twins are finally TOTALLY independent to go up and down the hill themselves. Love it!
had -25C last night here in Newfoundland and woke up to frozen pipes. Looking forward to the higher temperatures and snow which have been forecasted for the weekend
Oh no! You guys get an earlier Spring there than we do in Alberta though, right? At least I think…?
Spring can come any time from April/May onwards – but only been living in Canada for 5 years so I can’t really tell
Maybe the same here then. Yet, it’s snowed in June before here. *sigh*
What a beautiful photo
We had some cold weather before Christmas here in London we haven’t had the worst yet.
Have a fantabulicious week
That’s what I keep thinking, Feb is usually the worst! Or, by then are we just so sick of it that it seems a million times worse?
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It is so wonderful to get out in the “dead” of winter! And I am also enjoying the Chinook…except for the wind
Good point, but that’s the odd and wonderful thing, no wind with our Chinook…??
While I am not a fan of winter either, I do agree, the snow covered earth is just so beautiful to look at. And the kids sure do love sledding!
Ha, like all breakables in my house and the kids – good to look at, but don’t go too close. Enjoy the beautiful sight for a minute, and then walk away. Yep, that’s Winter.
We took the kids sledding, too, last week and had such a blast with their uncle who was visiting from Spain. So much fun, in fact, that we decided to take them to Horseshoe Valley for their first tubing fun. Love this picture, Tammi, especially how you capture the beauty of the sun.
Thanks Diana.
Odd question… does it snow in Spain?
Did you change your header? It looks nice! I think sledding is the best way to spend winter with the kids. I have many happy memories of sledding (Iowa was the best place for hills and snow). My kids are growing up in a warm climate, so they miss this experience.
Thanks for linking on Amanda’s Books and More!
Yes, I did Christina, thanks for noticing!
Just before Christmas, isn’t it refreshing?! I just love it!
Oh how magnificent!!! I just love winter, especially when days look like those!
Ha ha ha, being from Minnesota, I know what a Chinook is! Wanna trade weather? I’m in Arizona and I would much prefer the cold and snow. You can have my 70 degree sunshine-y weather!
What a terrific place to sled!! I have no idea what a Chinook is…I;ll have to look it up
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What a beautiful shot! I’m an east coast girl, I have heard the term Chinook but not on the east coast, must be a west coast phenomena … and, as an OR nurse we would never ever say …”it’s quiet”…sorry but you have definitely jinxed yourself…lol!!
I am not a huge fan of winter either, but my family is. My favorite activity is drinking hot chocolate or leaving for summer somewhere else
The family, they are split between skiing and snowboarding.
Looks like fun! (and a little cold, ha!)
Looks so amazing! Would love to experience winter like this!
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Beautiful shot! Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for hosting and have more good times.
I miss the snow and hate the 80 degree temps we have going on. But minus 20, I couldn’t hang! Great shot
We have friends in “Winterpeg” and are always checking their temps so we can feel better about our winter. I could never go outside at what you consider mild temperatures. BRRRRRR! Thanks for making me feel warmer.
Oddly enough, I miss Alberta! I lived in St. Albert for 7+ years and loved every minute!
Fun!! Especially the hot chocolate part