My special nieces Robyn and Elizabeth asked me to go snowshoeing with them on Saturday. We went to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens where we spent a couple of happy hours.
Since we have had about two and a half feet of snow in the past several weeks, we were over-joyed to see that a trail had already been broken for us to follow!
Auntie just had to make a snow angel. There was alot of laughter involved and I did get up from the snow quicker than my 10 year old niece! I am immensely proud of that fact!
My nieces have been well-trained to spot hearts and both Robyn and Elizabeth found several along the trail. Tiz found a big heart and dug a spot in the snow to sit on one of the snow covered benches.
The big globe is sitting peacefully in the snow providing a great photo op.
Here is the Vayo Meditation Garden. It looks mysterious under the snow. We walked down to the shoreline to vist this garden and then headed back up, up and up the trail to the Great Lawn.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted these "fuzzy wuzzies". I checked with my Aunt Jean as she is my "go to" person for flowers, birds and foliage. We believe these are pussy willows. I have never found any this time of year before.
I took this photo upon returning home from the snowshoeing adventure. This was taken as one turns into our driveway. Way down there in all that snow is our home! This winter has been a big one for storms, we had two big snowfalls within a week and more is predicted for tomorrow. The plowman is running out of room to put all the snow, what is naturally our side lawn is now a dumping area for snow!
Buddy loves exploring the banks of the brook during the summer. He now has to follow behind me in my snowshoe tracks to move along in the snow. Here we were walking on the ice-covered banks of the brook. He explores around me as far as his leash will allow him. Not to worry, I had a good grip on the leash!
He probably is thinking "when can my parents throw sticks into the water for me to retrieve"?
The wonderful day has given me a hint of spring fever I do believe!
My special nieces Robyn and Elizabeth asked me to go snowshoeing with them on Saturday. We went to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens where we spent a couple of happy hours.
Since we have had about two and a half feet of snow in the past several weeks, we were over-joyed to see that a trail had already been broken for us to follow!
Auntie just had to make a snow angel. There was alot of laughter involved and I did get up from the snow quicker than my 10 year old niece! I am immensely proud of that fact!
My nieces have been well-trained to spot hearts and both Robyn and Elizabeth found several along the trail. Tiz found a big heart and dug a spot in the snow to sit on one of the snow covered benches.
The big globe is sitting peacefully in the snow providing a great photo op. 
Here is the Vayo Meditation Garden. It looks mysterious under the snow. We walked down to the shoreline to vist this garden and then headed back up, up and up the trail to the Great Lawn.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted these "fuzzy wuzzies". I checked with my Aunt Jean as she is my "go to" person for flowers, birds and foliage. We believe these are pussy willows. I have never found any this time of year before. 
I took this photo upon returning home from the snowshoeing adventure. This was taken as one turns into our driveway. Way down there in all that snow is our home! This winter has been a big one for storms, we had two big snowfalls within a week and more is predicted for tomorrow. The plowman is running out of room to put all the snow, what is naturally our side lawn is now a dumping area for snow! 
Buddy loves exploring the banks of the brook during the summer. He now has to follow behind me in my snowshoe tracks to move along in the snow. Here we were walking on the ice-covered banks of the brook. He explores around me as far as his leash will allow him. Not to worry, I had a good grip on the leash!
He probably is thinking "when can my parents throw sticks into the water for me to retrieve"? 
The wonderful day has given me a hint of spring fever I do believe!
19 comments:
Glad you can get out and enjoy all of that snow, Cheryl. You must be feeling well. That is a GOOD thing!!!!
I cannot imagine that kind of snow... Here I am, down here in TN, hoping for a couple of inches!!!! ha
Hugs,
Betsy
I'm glad you can have so much fun with all that snow on the ground. I don't think I would want to venture out of the house. But I am amazed about the pussy willow.
Gorgeous pictures! I love the glimpses of your home nestled in all that snow and the trees. What a fun day you had with your nieces! They're fortunate to have you as their auntie!
I think maybe you're not the only with spring fever. My bet is on Buddy too. Take comfort in those pussy willows!
looks like yall had fun....your nieces are adorable....
What a cold, snowy, frozen world. But beautiful!
pussy willows-that's encouraging
HI Cheryl...they sure are pussy willows and they are a few weeks ahead of time!!
Last week I thought I would love to make a snow angel, but being out there laying in the snow at my age the neighbors would probably call the ambulance thinking something terrible had happened to me.. can I have one of you nieces for a day ...I want to go sliding too..having a kid with you makes people not think you have lost it!!
Happy for you having such a great time ...and love that "hugh ice heart" at the end.."real cool" (no pun intended)
Looks like a wonderful day for all, Cheryl...and yes, those are pussy willows and I'm amazed they are out already. They are pretty hard to find around these parts.
wow, so much fun in the snow! it's hot here!
Looks like you had some outdoor fun, Cheryl. I can't believe your catkins are already budding on the willow bushes. Buddy looks as though the idea of freezing water doesn't bother him a bit.
You sure did have a lovely day, Cheryl. I remember what fun it was to make angels in the snow. I can just imagine my granddaughter making one.
<3 Buddy!
Love that pussy willow and your fun in your snow.
glad you are having fun in the snow. it's really beautiful but i am already tired of it. lol. can't wait for spring.
I'm glad you had fun with snow.Beautiful pics;)
It seem we're gonna have some warm weather this weekend and next week.It was a very though winter this year.Can't even wait to see spring flowers:)
What great images of a fun outing. I especially likes the sun on the snow. Beautiful.
That looks like a lot of fun. I love the snow and we had quite a bit but it's almost all gone now. It's actually supossed to be in the 60's on Friday. I want more snow! :)
I must say you look more like your nieces' best friend not their auntie. I mean it as a compliment, of course.
I admire your being out and having fun despite the cold weather and the snow. We don't have snow around here, and the weather is quite moderate, but I like to be outdoors in any weather. It does me good.
Hi Cheryl! Very nice photos you have here! Bode is very behaved, like a cute stuff toy!Hopefully Buddy will stop ignoring him. Lol!
I hope you have a great new week ahead!
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