January 23, 2010

Winter at the Dowdles


SNOW!

Ryan, here's another season picture for you ... from the front door!













January 23, 2010 - we got about 6 inches of snow last night! It's so beautiful. And at times like these, I MUST take a picture for Ryan so he can see the seasons while he is in Bolivia. Enjoy Ryan!

My cute husband got up early to start the shoveling process ... which is not a small task at the Dowdle household! I love to see him doing husbandy things!

One of my favorite images of all time is snow crusted on tree branches. Our whole neighborhood is a winter wonderland. The orchard across the street is a spectacular scene today. We enjoy as it changes with the seasons ... a snowy fairyland, to an explosion of pink blossoms, to dense green leaves dotted with ripe peaches, to a sea of red and yellow leaves gently wafting to the ground ... sigh. Nature is such a gift. And the orchard is the perfect representation of Utah's beautiful seasons.  

So today it's the snow ... Now, if we could only enjoy it from the windows of our toasty homes. But alas, we must venture out and live our lives. 

God is good.

January 12, 2010

January 5, 2010

Pics of Benson

My friend Katie took a package to Benson for me in October 09. She just sent me these pictures from her trip to Africa. He looks so happy! It's been so rewarding to help this wonderful man with his education.



go see Benson's blog at www.bensonmmbaga.blogspot.com