Sometimes I don't welcome winter with open arms but this year it feels so different for me. I am excited for the the snow we have been getting here in Bend it makes me want to climb into my studio and start working like a mad woman. All of my summer clothes go towards the back of the closet and all my pretty scarves and mittens come out. Rivers start flowing at runnable levels which makes Adam especially happy and I am happy for him :) Adam and I start making hearty meals like white bean chili, broccoli mac n' cheese, and matzo ball soup. And HOT TODDYS...yum! In fact I am sipping on one right now as I am writing this.
The return of old friends makes me really excited. Our Blue Heron and King Fisher start showing up regularly in our back yard. The other day I woke up at 7:30 and went straight to the back window and saw a beaver swimming around in the river. I know if I get up then and go to the window he will be there; I think he has a routine.
I am also really excited for the Holidays. In August I gained new and wonderful family members in the Mendel family and in December Adam and I will be visiting them in Georgia. Can't wait! We are also going to celebrate Thanksgiving with my sister and her husband who we really don't get to see often enough. Can't wait!
I have so many reasons to be excited for Winter and so many reasons to be thankful!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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