a jumble of things on a tuesday

Early morning at our house today.

 This is what "snow in the higher elevations" looks like.

 Looking out the window on the opposite side of the house,

the sun was coming up over the ridge behind us,

casting that beautiful light on the range across the valley.

Every single day, my breath is caught by this view, 

by the reality that this is where we live,

by the sanctuary that it affords us.

 Sometimes we keep a galvanized bucket full of water in our bathroom.

Because sometimes the power goes out in this 

enchanted place and our pump goes out, too.

And this bucket of water comes in mighty handy when you need to flush the toilet.

(See, it's not all enchanted).

Wilma and Cora often use it as a watering hole...

We took our vehicles down to town to have our tires swapped out,

and to have my front brakes (unexpectedly) replaced, 

which was also not enchanting.

We donned our masks and distanced ourselves 

and washed our hands when we got home.

This view on the way home was nice.

Today our oldest turns 38, 

and I was remembering him as a toddler,

and myself as a young mama.
Our little starter family in Old San Juan, PR.

It was a lifetime ago and I am feeling all the feelings today.

xo