We snuck out from the holiday clutter to get a little fresh air a few days ago.  Thank goodness because now it’s 17 degrees out and the wind is blowing like crazy.  The kids picked up pretty rocks and looked for tiny minnows and all those things that I always want them to do… getting boots thoroughly muddy was a highlight for some… and I loved finding dried flowers and seed pods and just enjoying that low winter light.  A lovely little trip!