This weekend was:
:: a lazy morning
:: a little mama time at the coffee shop with hot tea and my doula books
:: a walk in the woods with Reece
:: the two of us sitting a top the highest point in the conservation area listening and watching a woodpecker
:: homemade pizza for dinner, enjoyed outside by the fire pit
:: a quiet evening, a little reading and some knitting
:: a quiet morning, a little sneaking allowed me to enjoy a lovely sun rise and the stillness of our home
:: a family walk in the woods tracking bunnies and deer
:: hearing the first calls of the robin, a sure sign spring is on its way
:: picking up my new camera (now I just need to learn how to use it)
:: a visit with my parents
:: time for a sit spot
:: chickadees and nuthatches eating from my hand in our backyard...amazing!
:: chickpea curry for dinner
:: a hot bath and a little reading
:: another quiet evening with knitting needles in hand
Life is pretty darn good. How was your weekend?
Joining in with Amanda
Yeah for the new camera!!! You will have so much fun! What a lovely weekend you had. I hope the week is just as splendid!
ReplyDeleteI hope so, it is definitely a little different from the little one I have been using, lots to learn.
DeleteSounds like a wonderful weekend! How exciting to be playing with a new camera! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was and I know, so much fun!
DeleteSounds like a great weekend!
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It was, thanks!
DeleteAlright, a new camera! If you can try see if you can get your hands on a copy of
ReplyDeleteUnderstanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, it is a great book and very easy to understand.
Thanks for the recommendation Tracey, I will see if I can find a copy at the library this week.
DeleteAll those birds... what wonderful days. That fire certainly looks cozy, thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteIt was a pretty special weekend for birds, that is for sure and we really enjoyed it.
DeleteI love woodpeckers. And I am really jealous of your fire. Sounds amazing right now.
ReplyDeleteWe do too! It was really lovely, wish we had been able to share it with friends.
DeleteSounds like a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely week to come:)
I second the recommendation for Understanding Exposure. Invaluable resource to have around.
ReplyDeleteLovely weekend, enjoy the snow today!
Good to know, thanks Jennifer. We had a great time in the snow today, magical.
Deletethat alone time in a cafe always does me good - hope you enjoyed yours!
ReplyDeleteMe too, and I did enjoy it.
DeleteWhat kind of camera did you get? Your weekend sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteA Nikon D3200...looking forward to learning how to use it.
DeleteI always feel inspired and a bit relaxed after hearing about your weekend! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteAwe, thanks Gretchen :)
DeleteCongrats on the camera!! I would love to have a bird eat out of my hand one day. Love the woodpecker you caught! We seem them occasionally around here, and hear them frequently.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. Well you know where to come to get a bird eating out of your hand :) You are welcome anytime.
DeleteWhat a lovely weekend, Kim. That woodpecker is so lovely. My Lewi will enjoy seeing that photo when I show him:) What are those gorgeous plants with the red tops and bare branches? They looks so interesting and pretty. I'm wondering if we can grow them here? :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim. That shrub is a staghorn sumac, they are native to Ontario. Not totally sure if you can grow them where you are. Here is a link with more information http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/conservation/wildlife/featured-species/flora/staghorn-sumac.html
DeleteThey are really pretty, the leaves turn a brilliant red in the fall.
this sounds like a really wonderful weekend, especially the birds you spotted!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely week!
It was!
DeleteThat does, indeed, sound like a darned good weekend :) Enjoy the week ahead :)
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend.
DeleteI love watching the view of your path in the woods as it changes over the seasons. And woohoo for your new camera! I love my Nikon and just got it back from the Dr :) Have fun with it! And when in doubt, auto is your friend!
ReplyDeleteI too love looking at the pictures and seeing how it all changes, so cool. And yes, auto has been my friend with my current camera, I am ready to branch out and really learn how to use this baby. It might take a while, but I will become a manual girl :)
DeleteLovely! Have fun exploring with your new camera in the days to come. :)
ReplyDeleteOh you know it will!
DeleteKim, this sounds just perfect!!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteIt was!
DeleteSounds wonderful! :) We often see woodpeckers on our walks too! Have a great week Kim!
ReplyDeletethat's a super snazzy camera. love it. i hope you are having lots of fun with it!
ReplyDeletei so want to get a copy of kindred. it's on my wish list.
Not yet, but I plan to. You need to, it is so good.
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