When it's too cold to walk, catch a ride on Dad's shoulders... It has yet to snow here, but occasionally the frost teases us by enveloping the world in crystal white blanket.

Trying to get into the tub without Mom's help. The light shines bright and harsh through this window like this once a day, but it feel more like once a month because bright sunny days are rare here in the winter.

After being cooped up the last few days with the sickies you were craving some fresh air and adventure. You led me to the thicket next to our house, and while it is normally too overgrown to walk through all of it in the summer, we discovered has perfect toddler sized trails, natural forts and openings in the winter. You led me confidently through the thick brush and I smiled at your Alice-like sense of adventure. I occasionally had to get on all fours to follow you and I half wondered if we too would fall down a magical rabbit hole.