8 am on Sunday, J and I wrapped up in multiple woolly layers and ventured out into the freezing cold clarity of the early morning. It was quiet, still, bright, icy cold. Actually, I remember now, it wasn't quiet at all as the geese were honking up a storm and filling the stillness with their boisterous noise. But yes, there was stillness, and only a few other souls walking dogs as the sun spread gently over the landscape.
It was very, very unusual for us to be walking as Two. No Little People adding their noise and energy to the landscape. They had spent the night with Grandparents, allowing J and I a rare Saturday night out (a 40th birthday bash in a posh French restaurant with a lovely gathering of reassuringly un-posh folks) and then a rare morning of togetherness. We had planned to lie around in bed, drinking huge mugs of tea, chatting and reading, but the glimpse of crystal clear sky and frosty hills changed our minds.
It was such a fabulous decision, to seize the moment, defrost the car and head out for a short stroll around the half-frozen reservoir. This familiar walk of ours was incredibly beautiful on Sunday, the colours of the frosty midwinter landscape bathed in golden sunlight really made my heart squeeze. Hooray for nature and well behaved seasonal weather and precious snippets of child free time!
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ps aww thanks for all the unexpected Birthday wishes for both myself and J, but the birthday bash wasn't for either of us....it was a friend of ours who turned 40, and just for the record I'm 46 and celebrate my Birthday in October!!! x
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Posted by: landscape construction los angeles | April 23, 2015 at 12:22 PM
46!! You really, really do not look your age. Amazing. Thank you Lucy I just love your blog.
Penny
Posted by: Penny P | February 19, 2015 at 05:57 PM
Gorgeous pictures! Looks like a lovely morning to spend together!
Posted by: Lizy Tish | February 16, 2015 at 12:36 PM
Hi Lucy, What lovely if chilly looking photos. Glad to hear you're having some special time with J, those times are really precious. October birthday girl are you. I'd guess with your talent you're a Libran like my Mum. S'pose you're going to tell me no I'm a Scorpio!! LOL. xx
Posted by: Denise Marshall | February 15, 2015 at 04:07 PM
For some reason I think J's birthday is end of Feb like my James (he will be 8 on Johhny Cash's birthday) 😃
Posted by: Kim | February 15, 2015 at 10:06 AM
There is so much sky! So beautiful!
Posted by: Miriam | February 15, 2015 at 03:59 AM
Belated birthday wishes and the photos are lovely and now I need to see what you've been up to over the week we've been away. Take care.
Posted by: Susan Smith | February 15, 2015 at 03:32 AM
What a wonderful walk! You are quite lucky you got to wander in this amazing winter morning :-) Fingers crossed you get to see more of these!
Take care
Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)
Posted by: Anne | February 14, 2015 at 04:27 PM
Lucy, thank you for the lovely photos. I do enjoy reading your blog. Your crochet work is gorgeous. Christine
Posted by: Christine | February 14, 2015 at 09:45 AM
As much as you obviously cherish your children, how wonderful to have the opportunity to share special times with your husband.
Posted by: Diane Kelsey | February 13, 2015 at 09:10 PM
Beautiful photographs!
Posted by: Fee | February 13, 2015 at 01:19 PM
46? 46? I would have guessed mid 30's!
Lovely post as always, you, more than anyone before, have really made me appreciate the seasons. Currently in our last month of Summer here in Oz & enjoying some lovely warm/hot days. It's been very mild here this Summer.
Posted by: Jan Quigley | February 13, 2015 at 09:33 AM
Lucy, I love the long shadows of winter and the golden hue in your photographs. Wish had a similar photographic gift as you. I do want to ask: have you ever tried painting your crochet or your yarn? I have a lot of white cotton yarn and need to use it, so I thought about painting the yarn and using it for a tote bag. Maybe I should just be happy with white! Thanks for all your lovely, gentle posts. With the world as it is today, it's so nice to experience peace and calm with your blog!
Posted by: Phyllis Modgling | February 13, 2015 at 04:52 AM
Hello Lucy,
Gorgeous blog and stunning photos! I'd love to keep up to date and wondered if I can without joining typepad or having a reader? I was also hoping to reuse one of your graphics on my blog (www.travellingtruenorth.wordpress.com) - will credit you, of course, and send visitors your way. You can comment on my blog and let me know if you like : )
Thanks!
Posted by: Ruth | February 13, 2015 at 12:25 AM
Hi Lucy.
Iwanfed to thank you for the "Artisan Bread" recipee. I found it in your blog, tried it have never stopped. I use all kinds of flower and they all are totally delicious! Also the house smells so great! Thank you so much!!!
Lisette
Posted by: Lisette Mensink | February 12, 2015 at 08:41 PM
Love your blig!
Posted by: Laura | February 12, 2015 at 08:08 PM
Yes hooray indeed for nature and well behaved seasonal weather! The photographs are beautiful and perfectly capture distilled Winter light.
Posted by: Joanne Bleaden | February 12, 2015 at 07:51 PM
Lucy, that first picture on your post could win a prize. Gorgeous. So glad you got some adult time for a change. You used it well.
Hugs, Kimmy
Posted by: Kimmy | February 12, 2015 at 04:33 PM
Here's a sign that spring is close. : )Fun viewing for the whole family.
http://www.ustream.tv/okcowlcam
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | February 12, 2015 at 01:40 PM
you go girl
a wonderful walk and new colors
happy birthday
crafty mema
Posted by: crafty mena | February 12, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Such stunning photos Lucy so glad you got to spend some special time with your husband, you need that occasionally with your busy life and young children, they call it making memories.
Thank you fir sharing.
Hugs
Hazel c uk
Posted by: Hazel c uk | February 12, 2015 at 08:43 AM
Happy Birthday! You're just a young thing m'dear! I'm a fossil. LOL Love your photos. We've had a few frosty moments here on Vancouver Island, Canada as well. Does make for 'fresh' air that's for sure. Looking forward to the Ta-Dah moment for your frosty, wintery wreath! Enjoy, hugs, MO
Posted by: MO | February 12, 2015 at 05:57 AM
Hi Lucy
Sounds like a fabulous way of starting off Sunday morning to me. And I'm sure the decision helped with some heavy heads from the night before. Not that I think you were dancing on the tables (or maybe you did!!!) but one knows that when turning 40 you might just sip a little bit extra of nice French wine in a nice French restaurant. :) What a treat to wonder around in that beautiful landscape with your love. Congratulations. Moments like that are deeply treasured.
Happy rest of the week dear.
Xxx
Annette
My Rose Valley
Posted by: Annette My Rose Valley | February 12, 2015 at 05:36 AM
Beautiful photos!!
Posted by: Lonormi Manuel | February 12, 2015 at 04:04 AM