Spectacular

We can’t remember a spring where the trees have been so bright… so vivid… so spectacular.  Perhaps the mild winter and spring have combined to produce this abundance of bloom in the trees.  The path of sunlight during the day presents one breathtaking view after another.  It’s as if our mountains are singing a song of spring!

A Little Spring Color

Color is returning to the mountains, and it is surely a welcome sight.  The pastures are beginning to green up a little, flowers and shrubs are beginning to bloom.  Even the trees are providing a beautiful showing as the mountains surrounding us change from grey and black and brown to palette of delicate yellows, reds and even a little green.  Oh my, how we love our mountains… but you already know that.

solstice to solstice :: slumber

slumber

What use is it to slumber here;
Though the heart be sad and weary?
What use is it to slumber here
Though the day rise dark and dreary?

For that mist may break when the sun is high
And this soul forget its sorrow
And the rose ray of the closing day
May promise a brighter tomorrow.

~ Emily Bronte

response to week seven of the solstice to solstice project at urban.prairie.forest
a fifty-two week project focused on the seasons – one word at a time
flickr pool – the solstice to solstice project

Calendar Girl

At the urging of several friends and readers, we are considering producing a calendar for 2013.  Can you help us with some input.  Of the three photos in this post, which one would you prefer seeing in a Sheeps and Peeps Farm calendar? 
Number 1 – Aurora looking at you?
Number 2 – Aurora looking at you but with more mountain scenery in the background?
Number 3 – Aurora’s profile with mountain scenery?
Please post your input in the comments.  Thank you!

Saturday’s Sunrise

From 6:58 a.m. to 7:36 a.m., we experienced a most glorious sunrise… each moment more beautiful than the last.  In thirty-eight minutes our mountain top went from darkness into light.  An everyday miracle.  A reminder to hold on to that which is beautiful in each and every day.

Many thanks to all of you for the thoughts, prayers and love you have sent our way. 
We are so grateful.