JerAmy

Winter is Officially Here I'm Afraid

Well today it looks like this outside our window:




I can hear wind blowing deck furniture around like crazy above us and we now have to use our space heater. Yes, I think winter is creeping its way on in. I can't say I am a big fan of winter, or the cold. In fact I really get quite frustrated by it. However, I guess there is really no use trying to stop it. I tend to try to wear my sandals as long as possible as if for some reason it'll put a moratorium on the inevitable season ahead, however I think I may consider retiring them for now. Yes instead of resisting, I decided it it best to think about the things I am thankful for about the upcoming season, especially since it is thanksgiving this weekend.

One thing about fall/winter that I love is the spirit of thanksgiving, halloween and especially the advent/christmas season. There is something magical and awe inspiring about the change of colours in nature. I like the eerieness of an outside storm, while being cozy inside with my wonderful husband and a london fog by my side. I like wearing duffle coats, (especially when they were only 50$) and mongolian scarves (thanks Kara). I love being surrounded by family and friends and stuffing myself with turkey and all the fixings. (I will miss your skilled carved Turkey this year Nate). I like digging out the halloween box and decorating. I like making festive cards and crafts. I like a reason to update my chalkboard. I like when Christmas music starts to play in the stores. I like pumpkin pie and carving pumpkins and attempting to make pumpkin seeds that never seem to turn out right, but it is fun anyway.

Now, there are many things I dislike about the upcoming cold season, but I will leave them be. In reality all these things just wouldn't be the same if it was summer all year round.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Try to find the good in the weather as I will try to do as well. Enjoy family and friends, good food and fellowship.