Cold Breezes and Baking...just a hanging in there kind of day....

 Hello Beautiful Friends! I am feeling that gray blah winter season hard, today! It's cold, but luckily, I like cold to a point. I love a good cold breeze on my face. It helps me feel alive in the midst of these bleak kinds of days. 

I had to get out today. WELL....I truly told myself ...GET UP GIRL!! YOU HAVE TO! 😆

Today, I had to go to the courthouse to renew one of our kiddo's car tags. He wasn't able to go before closing. I love this old courthouse. It is 167 years old!!!!

After I took care of that I was planning to go straight back home but, on my way back I remembered a neighborhood that has their own arboretum and a trail in the woods. They are pretty open about people walking it.  At first, I felt anxious about stopping but I said to myself..."Chrissy, you have hiked 10 miles in a forest by yourself! You can do this. It is a small path and has houses nearby.!"

So, after a good pep talk, I stopped on my way home. I AM SO GLAD I DID! I needed that sun, to hear the birds just a singing and chatting. I needed to feel that cold breeze on my face. I needed to see a little hope of spring coming as I seen a small patch of a green which meant daffodils are preparing to bring us hope of spring soon. 

 I always keep hiking and outdoor gear in my car. I have been known to stop on my way back from anywhere and do a little trekking. I have a nice tote I keep in my car that has gear, weather appropriate items and shoes. 

          Signs of Daffodils!!! I love finding life in the middle of dead of winter. It brings me hope!

I always smile when I am walking in winter and see some green life! It is such a wonderful reminder of new seasons and fresh hope!

It was definitely bare looking other than that little patch of green. But nonetheless it was still refreshing. As the name of my blog, I truly do try to embrace each season and prepare for the best I can for the next. Because LIFE REALLY IS ONE SEASON TO THE NEXT!

After that, I came home did some house chores, read my devotional (which I finished) and relaxed because to be honest I am just not feeling the best. I am trying though. My stomach has been a little off too!

Our churches little girl's tea party that I was to host tomorrow was cancelled due to girls being sick and we have very cold temps tomorrow and it would be 1 degree during the event. I didn't want little girls to get out in that. 

I decided to still whip up some banana bread. It has been so long since I have made some. I have tried several different recipes but since I tried this one about 7 years ago, I stick with it. It is our favorite. It is out Vol 1 Magnolia Table Cookbook. Also, she has the best pimento cheese recipe!

I just love pictures of people baking and things all set out for baking!!! I always am drawn to those pictures. It just speaks cozy to me! :) 

Now, it the bread is currently baking, I am reading blogs and working on this post. I am smelling such divine sweet gloriousness of banana bread....my heart feels peaceful and cozy! I have piano music going in the background, low light, and the cutest glass with mushrooms on it filled with a fizzy beverage!

I will say that no matter what my low MOOD is telling me...... I am choosing JOY. PEACE. I am choosing to be grateful! How grateful I am to be able to sit here in a heated home, enjoy a walk, be able to pay our car tag, bake a yummy bread for the family, and read all your awesome blogs for encouragement and smiles. 

With Love,

Chrissy T

I am blessed!