The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Dec 15th- A few of my favorite things...

~Enough snow to teach the youngest to cross-country ski

~An eager learner who makes it out to the gate on the trail on her first trip

~A quick fearless learner who figured out slopes in no time

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Feb 21st- A few of my favorite things...

~A snowshoeing hike along a trail open only in winter

~A trip to Harrison Bakery (via Stewarts) to get a cake...but come out with a blueberry pie instead

~A walk to see the eagles along the southern edge of Onondaga Lake...a perfect way to spend the day!

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Feb 5th- A few of my favorite things...

~Beautiful skies after the snow

~Fresh snow to ski along the trail

~Winter's beauty that can only be soaked in trailside at a slower pace

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Jan 17th- A few of my favorite things...

~Starting off a snowy skiing journey with last of the day's light in the sky

~Skiing on the trail as twilight settles in on snow compacted by happy snowmobilers

~Returning as the darkness claims the sky and snow covers the tracks of where I've been

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Jan 7th- A few of my favorite things...

~Finally having enough snow to try out my cross country skis

~Getting to the towpath before the snowmobilers

~Spying that others have been out on the trail too

If life gives you snow...Enjoy it!

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Nov 21st- A few of my favorite things...

~A glittery trail left by overnight elves on the sidewalk

~Following the trail up the the steps and under the door

~The magic of wondering how the elves fit that tree under the door

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

 Apr 14th- A few of my favorite things...

~Serviceberry blossoms along the trail

~Maple blossoms that look like mini bouquets

~The abundance of ornamental cherry filling the air with their sweet essence

The Habit of Thankfulness: A Few of My Favorite Things

Oct 31st- A few of my favorite things...

~Walking the last of October into the books with finding treasures in the trees,...

~Finding treasures in the water, and...

~Finding treasures that fit in your hand