We have had dustings of snow, this winter season. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Today, however, we are having an old fashioned, snowstorm. Remembering the days when my children were young and we would pack up my Chevy Blazer and find a hill to slide down or stop by a local skating pond. No large expense, just enjoying the outdoors. When we were young, my parents would tell us to come home, when the street lights came on. Wonderful, simple pleasures!
This is Jack. Happy to play in the snow. He searched and searched, until he pulled this stick out of the snow! Living in Bolton, I have a large yard which is bordered by woods. He doesn't need toys, just loves those sticks! I had a loved one tell me that Jack followed him one day, everywhere he went. Yes, he is a loving, kind dog, who finds joy just being with you! Wonderful, simple pleasures!
Taking a walk and counting the stars! Finding the constellations! We used to offer prizes (usually, a homemade cupcake) to whoever could find one, first!
Driving around town with Christmas music playing while we viewed the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. We would go back and have hot tea/hot chocolate!
Sitting in the living room and watching out the window for the red cardinal to appear on the nearby rhododendron. It, usually, appeared in the early afternoon. There's the Irish green:)
Laying down in the snow and making angels!
Building a SnowMan and Woman! Oh, yes! We did:)
We celebrated Abe Lincoln's birthday. When we visited a family member in a hospital, they had a bust of Abe in the reception/family room. I brought a cake, drinks, hats and we had an unofficial party, celebrating Abe Lincoln's birthday. I do remember bringing a singing flower in a pot. LOL! I heard about that for years and years!
Doughnuts with the car, in the Friendly's parking lot ~ I couldn't stop laughing! Just remembering, makes me giggle:)
Watching old movies!
Make pies, from scratch! Apple was the favorite, though, cherry worked ever so often.
Grocery shopping! Yes, having fun shopping for food. Making sure the children had healthy snacks! Though, I do remember lots of ice cream and chocolate chip cookies:)
Picnics in the snow!
We laughed and laughed!
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Hoping that you find wonderful simple pleasures during your days, too!
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous, New Year! Remembering with love, those who are no longer with us.
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