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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Thankful Thursday - For the Winter Beauty

Yesterday morning was painfully cold but gloriously beautiful with fresh snow covering the pine trees. We headed to gaze at the Continental Divide but I happened to look over my shoulder as we rolled to the lookout point. The sun was just rising.
The wicked wind was whipping from the west, and it caused snow to fly through the air, glittering in the light of the rising sun. The dramatic beauty took my breath away.

It was hard to stand and look at the mountains because the wind was so cold and powerful. It was worth it, though.

After the sun was fully up, Shyla and I played in the snow. It was our first fresh snow in quite a while, and it was welcome!

Shyla surveyed our world. She didn't sit on that exposed perch for long, though. Even she was cold.
She and I feel endless gratitude that we live in such a wild and stunning place. It may be extremely cold in that wicked wind but the freedom to run and the beauty of nature makes up for it.

We are linking up to the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.
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17 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerFebruary 6, 2020 at 2:13 AM

    yes... that is a reason to be grateful every day... YES!!!!

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  2. DukeFebruary 6, 2020 at 3:41 AM

    Brrrrrrr - you look cold sitting on your rock, Shyla. You have such a magnificent back yard to play in!

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  3. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyFebruary 6, 2020 at 6:00 AM

    ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Millie and WalterFebruary 6, 2020 at 8:05 AM

    We love fresh snow and getting to spend time playing in it. Your pictures are so beautiful as usual.

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  5. Yamini MacLeanFebruary 6, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    Hari Om
    OH my... exquisite!!! YAM xx

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  6. Brian's Home BlogFebruary 6, 2020 at 8:31 AM

    Everything is so beautiful, especially that sweet Shyla! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  7. Mike O'BrienFebruary 6, 2020 at 8:57 AM

    That top photo - utterly spectacular. So glad you looked back! And so glad you and Shyla didn't freeze your noses and toeses off!

    Cheers,
    Chris from Boise

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  8. SandeeFebruary 6, 2020 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful. You live is such a beautiful place. Your pups are adorable too.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to the pups. ♥

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  9. My GBGV LifeFebruary 6, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    We love Shyla on her perch. What a great view she had from there.

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  10. The PadreFebruary 6, 2020 at 10:25 AM

    That First Photo Is Pure Magic - Fantastically Captured - Thanx So Much For Getting Up And Out So Early - I Appreciate You

    Cheers
    P.S. BLK Dog Would Love A Just Because Biscuit Right About Now

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  11. My Mind's EyeFebruary 6, 2020 at 11:28 AM

    All your pictures are breathtaking. That first one WOW!
    Hugs to you and your gal
    Cecilia

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  12. The Army of FourFebruary 6, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    Your photos are always so beautiful - but that first one really touches me!
    KZK

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  13. jank1961February 6, 2020 at 2:51 PM

    I'm scared of heights so some of those high points Shyla sits on would freak me out! LOL. Shyla is a brave girl in that way! :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  14. Tails Around the RanchFebruary 6, 2020 at 2:53 PM

    Your images are (as always) exquisite, but I have to say being on a beach with 85º F ain't too bad today. :)

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  15. NCmountainwomanFebruary 6, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    Lovely photographs. I can no longer tolerate such bitter cold and wind. But I understand those who love it.

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  16. At Home In New ZealandFebruary 6, 2020 at 6:24 PM

    Lovely photos, especially that first one (it is stunning!). Being able to live in such a wild untamed and beautiful landscape is truly something to be grateful for.

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  17. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3February 6, 2020 at 7:52 PM

    Awesome. You should have a show.

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