Though we want to be outdoors those times have been few for as soon as we step out we hear the inevitable "I'm cold" from someone.
We did manage to make it out one day recently. We took a picnic and went to a waterfall. The cold was quite overwhelming, but the beauty of our surroundings, to witness God's marvelous artwork, caused us to forget our frozen skin. The twins ran all over, Layla and Josiah collected sticks and stared in awe at the waterfall, and Ian worked on making a fire to warm us by.
" The Lord is my sheperd, I shall not be in want
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake."
Loving our time out, but so glad to be back in. To snuggle by the fire, to drink coffee and cocoa, to warm our chilled bones. 
Another day I am blessed, yet again, as I am everyday. It is truly amazing how children love to learn, to help, to watch, to drink everything in. As I prepare to make muffins for daddy for his early morning breakfast as he heads to work, two little darlings ask to help. They are so fascinated with the processes of things, their curious minds working non-stop. These things are so important to them, and so they remember every detail. As Josiah informed daddy, they bake at 400 degrees.
He made sure to tell the "special" ingredient...orange juice.
The joys and wonders of childhood.
Would you like one? Thank you for visiting! Go enjoy your families, be in awe of each simple, lovely moment. Cherish them.
