The sun is shining brightly today
and with it comes a bright outlook for the day.
We were away to my Moms over the holidays.
We all had a wonderful time, laughed until we cried,
cried until we laughed, watched movies, hung out,
and we never stopped talking.
I told my Mother she is a hoot n a half,
she seems to blossom right before our eyes
gaining confidence and a new life in the big city.
Here is one of my favorite pictures from the drive there.
This was one of the areas where there is still snow on the ground,
We really have to look around to find it.
We have been so fortunate this winter.
A chinook blew in when I was at my Moms,
the warm wind from the mountains,
I was worried the windmill in the back yard was
going to fly off it was spinning so fast.
I had visions of it flying through the air,
I told this to Mom and she said,
well it better not come through the window,
I just got new blinds......
I was worried it would fly off and kill someone.
I have been playing with editing some of my photos
and for whatever reason want to paint every room in my house
bright, bright, bright,
but I have mistaken myself for someone whom has lots of energy.
So one thing at a time.
Hubby is cooking brunch as I sit here typing,
drinking coffee and listening to the birds.
So what ever you do today,
I hope it is wonderful, what a gift to be alive,
what a gift to have choices and opportunities,
I am in an amazing mood today and I hope you are too.
Be well my friends,
Have your Very Best of Days.

nice...love the effects you used on these pics...stared at that first one for a bit before i sw it was an affect wondering where they were coming from...i want some snow on the ground...smiles...cool too that you could see your mom blooming in front of you...
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL post, from and Equally Beautiful Soul! THANK YOU for this! So much Imagery and Metaphor. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteCindy, so glad to hear you had a great time with your mom, the pictures are great!! love those effects, best wishes for the projects you are setting yourself to :-) hugs! ps: love the new banner!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful winter scene. You are right Cinner, that choices and opportunities are gifts. It is great just to relax, be with a nice hubby who cooks brunch, listen to the birds, and paint when you can...rest when you can't. Life is such a gift, isn't it? Love to you, xoO
ReplyDeleteIm glad you had a nice trip, and you are back home safe and happy.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Beautiful Cinner !
ReplyDeleteI am glad you and your Mom had such a sweet time, playing together.
May the peaceful, easy feelings stay for a good long while.
Hugs !
You sound so happy and I love that. We are having a mild winter aren't we (I almost hate to say it in case I jinx it) Enjoy the rest of the weekend.....:-)Hugs
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your Mom is adjusting to life in her new home and city.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Cinner, these photos are totally gorgeous!!! And I'm glad you had a fun visit with your mom!!! xo Cindy
ReplyDeleteYour brightness enlightens my heart. I hear you about painting all the walls bright.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea
And we have snow...tons of it. I will ship you some
Ha
Hugs
SueAnn
HI CINNER - great post and I love your images - all so reflective of your peaceful state of mind - calm spirit and content soul. ALl good things, Amen
ReplyDeleteLove to you always
Gail
peace....
Oh happy days! Hiya Cinner! Happy New Years my friend! Such a beautiful and heartfelt post! Wishing you all the best for 2012! Biggest Hugs to you...
ReplyDelete"A chinook blew in..." Wow, it's been a very long time since I heard that term. That doesn't come up much in conversation in Southern California but I heard it often in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great holiday with your mom and your photos are fabulous!
xo jj
Cindy...I'm so glad that you had a good visit with your Mom.
ReplyDeleteYou are very good with the camera and with the editting!! Isn't it much fun, Cindy!!
Hugs and love to you as you continue to enjoy our mild winter.
Love,
Jackie
I'm still feeling optimistic about this coming year. perhaps because we are having a mild winter.
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