Me.: Winter Warmth

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Winter Warmth

It felt so nice this weekend to go out and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather we've been having this winter. Though it's been warmer than any winter I can remember, being Michigan it has still been very grey and dreary. This perfect combination of winter "warmth" and sunshine was too much to pass up. I spent some time at our favorite metro park with my husband and my father, and it was a perfect afternoon.

But what REALLY made my day, were the chickadees! They landed on us time and time again to take seed we offered. I love chickadees, and they sure added that magic touch to the afternoon.

3 comments:

UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Totally agree about the unseasonably warm weather. Beautiful shots.
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UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:14 AM
so sweet!
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Jeremy and AmyFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Cute!!
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