A Cool Splash Of Sun
Like a big fuzzy bear, waking up from his long winter's slumber, we crawled out of our hibernation to greet the cool splash of sunshine on our faces.
Almost feeling like aliens who had never seen the sun before, we dizzily played on the cool playground equipment, and got reacquainted with its charm.
Our feet stomped the damp ground, our hands clutched the cold slide railing and our noses grew a pink hue.
No matter.
We may have been chilly. It may not have been perfect. The sun might have been colder than we'd ideally like…
…but…We were alive and in the moment and present and breathing in the freshness of a nice February day.
And I was right there along side of these great kids I'm entrusted to raise. Taking their picture, running and playing. Feeling the same cool sun on my face, the same breeze in my hair and the same playground at my feet.
There's something extra special about a winter's day at the playground. Something magical happens when your feet touch the wood chips for the first time in a long while.
Here's to cool sun and damp wood chips.
And to being present and engaged.
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great captures, nell!! so glad you guys got to go out and enjoy the sunshine
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@keli:
Hi Keli, thanks for stopping by! I always love seeing your smiling face
Nell
I want sunshine! Lovely photos!
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@Amanda:
I just heard we're in for snow again… so, maybe our sun is headed your way cause it's now leaving us
Nell
sounds absolutely wonderful, and your boys are precious! I can not WAIT to sit outside and soak in the sun again… our playground is still buried in the snow. sigh.
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I can almost smell the wood chips! Love your boys' adorable pink cheeks.
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Lovely post. Lovely pictures.
Pleased to have found my way here!
Thanks for stopping by!
You have gorgeous kids and the photos are amazing. Awesome – so glad I popped over.
We don't have snow here, but I know I can relate to the feeling of finally being able to get outside after being cooped up inside. Your photos capture the day perfectly.
We are hoping for this today since it is suppose to break 50 for the first time in weeks.
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We've been making weekly trips to the park lately too. Swinging. Sliding. Picnicing. Feeling the sun on our skin and the wind in our hair. There's something special about that…
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