Wordless Wednesday

 

The Winter Lake

I usually go to Lake Michigan at least once in the winter. It's beautiful in every season, and there is something about seeing all that ice that is awe inspiring.  However, I don't stay long!  It's so cold out there, walking on the icy pier with the winter wind blowing.

Here's some pics from my visit last week.

Walking along the pier, you see everything coated in ice.  When the wind blows, the waves wash over it and this is the result.

It was a cloudy day, but that's the usual look here in the winter.

Ice, as far as you can see.

This is called pancake ice and it covers the channel into Grand Haven.

It started snowing a little as I went further down the beach.

This little sea gull doesn't seem to be bothered by the wind or the cold.

Look at all the ice around the lighthouse!  

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One last view before I left.  Next time I come back, all this ice should be gone. I must admit, I prefer it in the summer.

Valentine/Birthday outing

I hope you all had a nice Valentines Day! Bob and I went out for supper the night before because I had other plans on Saturday.  It was Heather's birthday!  She doesn't get out without kids much these days, as Connor is still very much a Mama's boy and likes to keep her in his sight. But with her birthday falling on a Saturday,  Andrew was able to watch the kids, and we got to go out for some fun.

Before we left, I gave the kids some Valentine Treat bags which they loved.

We made our way to the cute town of Rockford where we walked around and did some shopping.

I love to go here because of the fun shops they have, like this one.  Old buildings that have been restored and are one of a kind places are the best.

Here's Heather and I.  We were at a place called The Toasted Pickle. It's a favorite lunch place.

This is inside the restaurant.  It's another old building that's been fixed up.

Here's our lunch.  We shared their famous grilled cheese sandwich with tomato juice shots, and truffle french fries. It was so good!

After lunch, we walked over to the river. I like seeing these cat tails next to the icy river.

We admired the dam before heading back to the shops.

One of the shops had this cozy spot out front with a fire and chairs with warm fur to sit in.

We both made some nice purchases.  Heather, in typical mom fashion bought some things for her kids, but also something for herself.

I got these two books.  One is a devotional about hymns, telling the story behind them with scriptures that go along with each hymn. The other is a book with fun places to visit in Michigan.  Bob and I plan to make use of those ideas.

I also got these cute decor pieces which I will use soon to add some Spring to house.
What a fun day!