★★The Joy of Winter

I live in Missouri where we are Blessed to experience all four seasons of the year. We are really having a "true Winter" with snow and frigid artic conditions. A joyous time for making soup, stews, baking cakes, pies, cookies and, sipping hot tea and delicious hot chocolate. A time to bask in the glow of a fire, have fun or simply reflect on the joy of the season.

The beauty of the Winter's night, in the cold the dark blue of the color seems to get richer illuminating the stars making them shine more brightly.

As the snow flakes fall they blanket the earth with the beauty of the season.

We bundle up tight and enjoy the crisp air of the season bringing pure delight.

Whether you are ice skating, sledding, making or a snow man enjoy the beauty of the season.

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Posted on 03/01/2018. Last edited on 11/01/2018.

This is a really beautiful & inviting thread!!!

Magnificent Nancee!

While my winters don't resemble the beauty you've shared ...and weather changes somewhat... I love looking at these pics, I feel the joyful energy!

I do remember snow... and loved the fresh cool delightful feel.I loved the clothing that made it possible to laugh out loud with friends.

I especially love snowy mountains ... or lakes surrounded by glistening snow.

thanks for creating this. I feel like I had a new adventure with some memories thrown in(:

AWWWW thank you dear heart!!!

OMG this photo make me smile and burst into throngs of laughter for it brings back treasured memories of my sons when they were children. Friends and family members often referred to them as "the bouncing boys". Why you ask? Because I had so many layers of clothing on them, underwear, long johns, thick woolen socks, corduroy pants, long sleeved shirts buttoned up to their necks, sweaters with trains, planes, trucks, cars or letters of the alphabet. There was much more, one piece ski suits, insulated boots, mittens or gloves, hats and brightly colored scarf wrapped around them so that all that was displayed was a set of bright shiny eyes. All would laugh and say if they ever fell down they would bounce because of all the clothing they had on. The Winter cold was no match for all the Love and care lavished on them.

When they would come inside from a day of play of building snow forts, making snow angels or a snow man or having a snow ball fight they were greeted with the aroma of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and steaming cups of hot chocolate. Not the package stuff but the real deal topped off with either marshmallows or whipped cream.

There is nothing more satisfying after a day of wintery play to be warmed up in a special way.

The Winter season is filled with moments of Joy so make sure to take time to enjoy.....

Thanks for the Wintry images.. My wife and I live in Missouri also I do love the seasons. but we are looking forward to retiring to warmer climates! 

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AWWW Thank You to experience life itself is the season of joy!!!

How awesome it is to bundle up to experience the Winter Season. The briskness of the air reinforces the Joy of being ALIVE!! 

Enjoying a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich on a blustery Winter day makes me so happy my tummy shouts Hip Hip Hooray!!!

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Posted on 15/02/2018.

What can I say ...I enjoy pink...