Monday, December 31, 2012

New Year's Eve...in a quiet house and a new layer of snow....

 my day was peaceful...spent with a breakfast with Ken and the girls.....where has the year gone so quickly?
 the trees look frosted with white icing and sparkles of the icicles dripping off my roof top...a melodic dripping symphony when the temperatures rose the tiniest bit...
 the solitary ironing board that holds my summer house plants stands guard...ready for duty...
 the trees reach up beyond the rooftops...crackling and bending ever so gently in a sudden gust of wind from the valley...
 the burdens of the freshly fallen snow is laden on the remaining Christmas trees from the past Christmas...
 Roxie frisks across the cold front porch beams....
 the solitary picnic table guards our hillside from intruders...like coyotes...
 I see and feel the majesty of this crystal cathedral of trees....
 my writing bench awaits the coming of clear sunshine beams....
 a few inches they say..wet heavy snow crystallizes into a throne made of ice.....
 Ken's homemade quiche... a delightful supper with a fresh  green salad filled with blueberries, citrus slices and mushrooms....
 somehow I found myself checking this cascading ice formations........

 Roxie seems to really enjoy the new snow...at one she is discovering that burying her nose in the snow is pure FUN!
 Tina and Ryan have a very important date...to hear the Siberian Orchestra and a dinner date...........
 Maya and sabrina are ready to stay with Grandma!
 seared pork chops ...onions and apple slices....
 ready for the oven and a slow bake....

 Maya makes her final inspection of this pork chop feast... she loves to cook....
 resting with an afternoon matinee while the house begins to have aromas waft throughout
 a candlelight dinner for the festivities...Christmas dishes and festive tablecloth....
 the day is almost done....

 it all smells sooooooooooooo good....
 My girls are the greatest...but I realize I am prejudiced....
 Art after breakfast....Painting with Intuition....
 the icy fingers continue to grow....
 the first marks are the scariest....
 concentrations...with global music in our background...
 Sabrina loves to work on her beloved Domino's portrait.....
Maya begins with a playful approach...
 Grandpa continues making his caramel corn for a special dessert...
 working with water pastels...intent on discovery of new materials...
 Hannah decided to give Roxie a cuddle...whether she wanted to or not...
 Pride  and her passion....great job Sabrina!!!
 more hugging........
 Christmas cookies and milk... Hannah
 a beloved pet...Domino!!!
a very Chagal approach to a winter scene...









It is almost midnight...the house is warm...and quiet.... I wish you all a very Merry and Happy New Year for 2013.  Remember the try to listen with your heart....Imagine and live in Peace,  Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

6 comments:

  1. Ahhhhhh, family bliss, happy new year!

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  2. Lovely post! It just exudes warmth and good times and no matter how much snow and ice, enough love to melt it all!
    Happiest of new years to you and yours.

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  3. Such a perfect day. :D
    Happy New Year!
    So glad to call you friend!
    xoxo - Cindi

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  4. Looks like you had an idyllic New Year's Eve..good food surrounded by your little loves and arty making - way to go Sabrina! xox

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  5. I want to welcome Nigea to my blog posts...you have gentle words that have inspired me to work more and reach out. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  6. Happy new year to you Mary Helen!!!!May you have a healthy and happy 2013!!!!

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