Yes, Minnesota is a bit chilly in the winter, but the other seasons are beautiful. And to be honest, the winter also has its own special beauty. It's only when it gets to be 30 below, or the snow makes it impossible to drive, that I get a bit grumbly about it. But, I know those days are short-lived, and more beautiful days will follow.
This time of year is amazing...the colors, the warmth, the anticipation of the holidays...it's a very special time. With the wonderful temps and abundant sunshine we had this week, I was able to enjoy the weather several times over my lunch hour throughout the week. There's a park by work that I had never really walked through, but this week, I went there several times to explore. There are great paved paths, plentiful benches for enjoying the scenery, hidden overlooks, and itty, bitty snakes! They were so much fun to watch. They were sunning themselves on the path, and when they felt it was time to go, they would take off in this fascinating zigzag pattern. I tried to get a video of them slithering away but 1) they were too fast, and 2) I was having technical issues with my phone. The kids would have loved to see them! Scott would have thought I was crazy for watching them. Lol. He hates snakes!
Scott has been up north all weekend, so the kids and I have had lots of bonding time over the last few days. I had hoped to get them out to pick pumpkins and take some pretty pics yesterday, but the weather was crappy all day. We've watched A LOT of movies! And today, we might make some of Grandma Goers' banana bread. Best recipe ever! And so easy.
I made overnight oats this week, and have been using bananas in the recipe. G keeps eyeing my banana usage, as he gets very upset when bananas disappear without his knowledge. I figure when we make banana bread, he'll understand what happens to the bananas when they go past their ripe point. Hopefully, he'll like them in the bread, too!
This time of year is amazing...the colors, the warmth, the anticipation of the holidays...it's a very special time. With the wonderful temps and abundant sunshine we had this week, I was able to enjoy the weather several times over my lunch hour throughout the week. There's a park by work that I had never really walked through, but this week, I went there several times to explore. There are great paved paths, plentiful benches for enjoying the scenery, hidden overlooks, and itty, bitty snakes! They were so much fun to watch. They were sunning themselves on the path, and when they felt it was time to go, they would take off in this fascinating zigzag pattern. I tried to get a video of them slithering away but 1) they were too fast, and 2) I was having technical issues with my phone. The kids would have loved to see them! Scott would have thought I was crazy for watching them. Lol. He hates snakes!
This is in my neighborhood, not the park by work. The colors are so vivid!
Scott has been up north all weekend, so the kids and I have had lots of bonding time over the last few days. I had hoped to get them out to pick pumpkins and take some pretty pics yesterday, but the weather was crappy all day. We've watched A LOT of movies! And today, we might make some of Grandma Goers' banana bread. Best recipe ever! And so easy.
I made overnight oats this week, and have been using bananas in the recipe. G keeps eyeing my banana usage, as he gets very upset when bananas disappear without his knowledge. I figure when we make banana bread, he'll understand what happens to the bananas when they go past their ripe point. Hopefully, he'll like them in the bread, too!
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