Reflections of the past month all seemed to come in a blur. Christmas was lovely with both of our children and our three grandchildren spending the holidays with us. It all seemed to pass so quickly--good times seem to do that! Blogging about our family times eluded me, though we have many happy memories together.
Do you find the holidays to be exhausting? I must admit that I do. As I have been aging (and very thankful to have that privilege) I have less energy to do "it all."
Our gift to each other this year was to spend the first week of the new year in Colonial Williamsburg. What?, say you, you were just there in October. No matter, we love it there. It is a short distance to travel and we have timeshare points to use. So off we went to one of our favorite places after all the family returned home.
Powhatan Plantation has lovely grounds and is in close proximity to Colonial Williamsburg by car. If you look closely you can see Canadian Geese on the front lawn. During our walks around the property we found them eating their breakfast. Being mostly herbivores there are still grasses for them to enjoy. They also enjoy eating insects and we suspect they are finding these choices here.
We suspect these geese are trolling for some type of aquatic food such as small fish.
Having been around aggressive geese in the past, we gave them a wide berth. I'm sure that their past aggression was in defense of their nearby nest! This is not nesting time. Though it was a little chilly it was a lovely day to enjoy our surroundings.
As you can see there are several lakes around the property.
The morning was so lovely with the warming sun and the reflections it provided.
It's lovely to see the silhouettes of the Crepe Myrtles without their leaves. Though the leaves have left the Crepe Myrtles, they still look nice to me. I love seeing the structure of them, particularly when they have been pruned properly.
Grayden has been feeling so much better in the new year. We are so thankful! There are still mysteries to be solved, but we are both hopeful.
Powhatan Plantation has lovely grounds and is in close proximity to Colonial Williamsburg by car. If you look closely you can see Canadian Geese on the front lawn. During our walks around the property we found them eating their breakfast. Being mostly herbivores there are still grasses for them to enjoy. They also enjoy eating insects and we suspect they are finding these choices here.
We suspect these geese are trolling for some type of aquatic food such as small fish.
As you can see there are several lakes around the property.
The morning was so lovely with the warming sun and the reflections it provided.
It's lovely to see the silhouettes of the Crepe Myrtles without their leaves. Though the leaves have left the Crepe Myrtles, they still look nice to me. I love seeing the structure of them, particularly when they have been pruned properly.
"Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." Charles Dickens
Thank you for stopping by, my friends!
Martha Ellen, I'm glad you got to visit here in the new year, I know it's one of your favorite places. A lovely flock of geese you saw around the property. I must say I love that photo of the reflection of the fountain. It looks like a STAR! This area is pretty even in the Wintertime. I can see why you visit here often. I know what you mean about being tired as we age. It seems that's all I've done is rest after taking that two week trip to see the family. Have to catch up on everything now. The Charles Dickens quote is very special. I'm glad Grayden is feeling better. And I hope the new year is being good to you, Martha Ellen.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
I'm glad you noticed the Star from the fountain, Sheri. Williamsburg is lovely anytime of the year like you say, my friend.
DeleteWe are so very thankful that Grayden is doing better. Thank you so much for your kind words and wishes.
It is a long while now since my energy disappeared!
ReplyDeleteI do believe that if I still lived in Virginia you and I would be bumping into each other in Colonial Williamsburg on a regular basis for it was one of my particular favourite places too. My first visit was in Autumn en route to California and I had to wait fourteen months before I could return.
Happy, Healthy New Year my friend
Deb, I wish we would run into each other in Colonial Williamsburg. I'm so glad to know it's one of your favorite places! You will see this lovely place here more than one time in the future, I hope as it is great to visit often.
DeleteSorry about your energy levels, my friend. Do take care of yourself and stay warm and cozy. It is freezing here today, 9 degrees this morning and now only 29. Our walk was brutal this afternoon!
I am so glad Graydon is feeling better. That's good news, even though you don't have the full story yet, better is BETTER! And I love that you are close enough to this "happy place" for you that you can easily return. I know it is fun to see spots like that at different times of year and Powhattan looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteJeanie, you are so right--"better is better." Grayden is up to taking walks again, even when it was freezing today. Thank you for visiting our "happy place" today!
DeleteI understand the enjoyment of going back to a favorite spot for fun and relaxation. Happy to read that Graydon is feeling better in the new year. That fountain reflection is exceptional, pretty. Happy 2024 to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen, and happy new year to you and yours!
DeleteA lovely post, pleased you were able to have some time away. Your photographs are lovely, I especially like the reflections.
ReplyDeleteI was so pleased to read that Grayden has been feeling so much better in the new year.
Keeping you both in my thoughts.
All the best Jan
Jan, I appreciate your kind comments. We are really excited how far Grayden has come from a few months ago. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts, my friend.
DeleteI love your present to yourselves . . . time spent together in a place that you love. It sounds relaxing and exciting at the same time. I am thrilled to hear that Grayden has been feeling so much better! I pray that the current trend continues!
ReplyDelete~ Cheryl (who is suddenly locked out of Google commenting for some reason)
Cheryl, I have been having problems with commenting on WordPress as well. Hopefully these issues will resolve themselves.
DeleteYour comments are always lovely to read and I appreciate the prayers very much, my friend. Sending you warm and cozy hugs.