make-a-wish

It officially feels like winter.  Most of the trees have lost their leaves.  The chill in the air inspires me to wear my favorite beanie for the first time since March.  I see my breath in the air as I exhale, and white dustings of snow in the mountains.  Most people on our street have raked up and bagged all the leaves in their yard.  Us?  Well...we haven't, yet.  I think I am procrastinating as long as possible so it still feels like fall.  After living on the east side of the mountains since 2008, I think fall is my favorite season.  I love the smell in the air, the colors, the cooler temps that aren't quite freezing.  I walked out the front door today and saw one, lone-dandelion.  It was begging for some attention, so I decided to take it's picture and then make a wish like we all did when we were kids.  I blew the little white pedals off the stem and wished for...... :)    

John and I leave January 13 for Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.  By the time we get back from our trip, it will be the near-end of February.  Usually winter is still present, however, spring is so close.  I have some winter plans for the next two months which include snowshoeing, warm fires in the house, a trip to Bend to celebrate the end of fire season with John, a weekend with my parents on the west side, and hopefully a white Christmas.  I couldn't ask for a better next couple months.  Here's to a fabulous end to 2012, cheers!

xoxo

. megan kathleen .