Monday, December 17, 2007

Summer in December

Sorry about that gruesome last post. Hope you're not scarred.

Anyway, here are some shots from around the yard. Notice the lack of snow. Is it strange celebrating Christmas in 90* weather? Well, I guess it's just wonderfully different. I admit I do love the coziness of warming up with piping hot cider and a crackling fire after tromping through slushy snow. But cooling off in the shade with ice water and a blasting fan after melting under the blazing sun has its charms as well.

So I hope those of you in colder climates are enjoying the cozy scarves, mittens, sweaters, wool socks, and house slippers. And the rest of us will enjoy shorts, sunglasses, light cottons, cool linens, and rubber slippers.

The windows from L to R: kitchen, living room, our room, kids room

Can you see her fairy wings?

All husked. Now to crack it. (We use a hammer.)

Our tin roof creates evenly spaced cascades.

4 comments:

Emili said...

Yeah, it's -4 here in Vernal right now and I must say that a fan and a cold drink on the beach right now would be a welcomed change! I am excited to go to California for Christmas because atleast there it will be in the 50s.
So fun to see your kids getting bigger! Great pics!

Damaris @Kitchen Corners said...

It's always super hot in Brazil this time of year. We always celebrate by going down to the beach with family. I love hot christmas it's the best!

By the way I love the pic of Ephraim and Ella playing in the rain

Jesse said...

Ok, no snow here, but still way too cold. I am all for Christmases where you can surf. Its actually pretty clear and beautiful, but still just a bit too chilly for my liking.

Anonymous said...

LOOKS LIKE FRESH SEAFOOD FOR DINNER EVERY NIGHT WHERE YOU GUYS LIVE. SOUNDS GREAT! IT'S 9 DEGREES IN KY THIS MORNING.
LOVED SEEING YOUR SITE. YOUR KIDS ARE LOVELY!
HAPPY NEW YEAR

LINZ'S DAD
CHUCK