note to self: go outside

I know it’s really warm and cozy by the fire and oh so cold outside. I know it takes a long time to find everyone’s mittens and hats and pull all the extra layers on. I know you would rather curl up under a blanket and read.

Go outside anyway.

It’s worth the extra effort.

It really is. 

{ Happy Weekend, friends! }

 

  1. renee @ FIMBY’s avatar

    I absolutely agree. Oh so cold, but oh so good.

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  2. Denise’s avatar

    your pictures make the effort so worth it.

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  3. kristen gilmore powell’s avatar

    what beautiful photos!

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  4. Elizabeth’s avatar

    thank you for the reminder…beautiful shots.

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  5. nicola@which name?’s avatar

    beautiful photos, especially the nest. i had a similar conversation with myself this week, especially as our weather moved from wet and quite cold to warm and sunny.
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

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  6. Kerry Young’s avatar

    So, so true! I need to print this out and hang it on my mirror… you photos are so inspiring. Aside from the winter beauty, there is also the benefit of healthier, happier children!

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  7. Farmama’s avatar

    What gorgeous photos Erin! I DO need to get outside…..we’ve been so wrapped up in our house project!
    love,
    sara

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  8. Samantha’s avatar

    I’m gazing at your beautiful photos in my fleece pajamas. And I’m thinking the photos are so good that I may be able to live vicariously through them for the entire winter and not set foot outside until it’s at least 50 degrees! Just kidding . . . sort of! Thanks for a pretty start to my day!

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  9. Kate’s avatar

    I was JUST telling myself the same thing today! :)

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  10. 6512 and growing’s avatar

    Beautiful photos and words. So true, so true.

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  11. Natural Earth Faram’s avatar

    Oh I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I am tempted to just ask one of the older boys to take the little one out but I know that even I need the fresh cold air and sunshine as well.
    Warm wishes.

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  12. gardenmama’s avatar

    Beautiful photos and a very good reminder!

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  13. Satakieli’s avatar

    I just hopped over from SimpleKids. Love these photographs, absolutely beautiful. I agree with wrapping up warm and going outside!
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  14. Cheryl’s avatar

    I saw your signature on MDC, and I had to check out this blog post. I’m going to write the title on a stick note for my to-do list. Lately, my going outside has consisted of running through the snow between my workshop and the house. :P Gorgeous pictures.

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  15. runninl8’s avatar

    Beautiful photos and gentle reminder! Happy holidays!

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