One More Reason

♡High in the valley♡

A great end to our walk, watching the ducks.

Finally enough snow, temperature is in double digits and I am ready for Snowshoeing 101.  Having never been on snowshoes this is an experience.  They do make walking in snow much easier when not on a groomed trail.  Amber bought the snowshoes for me.  I am thrilled, with a quick how to from Dick I was on my way.  It was one of those times I could have stayed out and played all day.  Tomorrow for sure!

Today I found one more reason to enjoy winter. Amber bought me snowshoes.  I have never used snowshoes so this was a new experience that I really like.  It takes the work out of walking in deep snow.  My dad always had a pair hanging in the garage but I never gave them much thought and had never seen him use them.  He worked for Messer Oil on Horse Run and used the snowshoes when he walked the oil lines and to the pump houses on the lease.  I know now why he used them.  It didn't take much getting the hang of walking in them and I have NO athletic ability at all. That is why I love walking.......it's the only sport I can do and understand.  I will say there were a couple near mishaps.  I now know ya can't just back up with them and when turning don't put one on top of the other you're not going to move unless you fall.  They work, I'm happy and back out tomorrow for another go around.

We went for a walk to our #1 area, Kirk's Valley.  What a beautiful day with the temperature in the 30s and big fluffy snowflakes, lots of them.  The air smelled fresh and clean.  The scene was so quiet, peaceful and refreshing.  Nothing better than the feeling of being completely alone in the wide open spaces.  One of us said every so often, isn't this beautiful!  Yes it sure was and always is no matter what season we are in the woods.  Each one has it's own peaceful beauty.  The dogs were loving it too.  They sniffed every track, tree or whatever, ran and played chase.  They won't wiggle until tomorrow.

Of course after all the walking, snowshoeing and fresh air what is on our mind? Food of course.  First thing this morning I knew, no cooking today.  Out of the freezer came leftover chili.  I love stashed leftovers!  I had apples that were in need of being used so I baked apple turnovers with vanilla glaze.  That's it, some days are just for fun and little to no work.  That was today and if I'm lucky...tomorrow too.

Apple turnovers with a hot cup of Jamaican Me Crazy ♡