A Christmas treasure...

My family and I went for a hike along the Sandy River to get some fresh air on Christmas. I have been so cooped up lately that I couldn't handle it anymore. It was sunny and beautiful on Christmas Day but by the time we got to the river in the very late afternoon the sun was no longer hitting our side of the river. Nalah was leading our hike through the woods full charge and the other older kids were hesitant at first but had a fun time building forts and throwing rocks into the river. The kids stayed behind with their Papa and Uncle, and I walked  up ahead to check out the rocks along the shore. I  noticed my footprints were the only ones along on the beach that day and lucky for me there was a giant red agate just sitting there on the beach. My Christmas treasure!

Holiday market in the woods.....

 (photos from Christmas in the Garden at the Oregon Garden)

Wishing you all love and light this holiday season!

This Moment...

Look who I busted putting on mascara in the bathroom?

 (Sigh)...they grow up fast ;)

Join along with Soulemama to share your moment this week.

Frozen Beauties...

 Nalah and I took a chilly walk one morning to take pictures of our unusually cold weather last week. There is something so beautiful about frozen roses. We never had them in Wisconsin, by the time the frost came the roses were long gone but here in Oregon they hold on all winter, it is amazing. When moved here in January of 2003  I remember being amazed that there were still roses...and a homeless peacock living on our roof, but that is a different story.

The Great Christmas Tree Hunt...........