Wednesday, January 14, 2009

It's Like a Heat Wave

The weather yesterday was wonderful! It was sunny and although not exactly warm, it was much warmer than it has been. I think we may have made it to just over 40 degrees.

It was so nice to see the face of the sun again. I went outside and spent some time in the sun with my son. We had a great time playing "kitchen" in the snow with some pots, muffin tins and spoons. It was nice.

The lovely day gave me hope that spring is coming. It may take a while, but it will get here! In the meantime, I have some more warm pictures from our trip to sunny Tucson to heat me up.

I LOVE the sun!


This is the pad of a prickly pear cactus that stands outside my in-laws home in Tucson that caught my eye. Isn't it great?!

I am participating in Wordful Wednesday.

27 comments:

  1. Wow...40 degrees...I'd be in a parka, with 10 layers of clothes on...brrrr!!! :)

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  2. It was so nice out yesterday - & I was stuck at work all day! That is cute that you play kitchen outside. I bet your kids love it. & that is a very neat picture you took! I like that plant.

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  3. That is the most adorable cactus I've ever seen. I'm sure of it.

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  4. The cactus is GREAT........I love the sun !

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  5. That is such a cool cactus! I have never seen one shaped like that. Very pretty!

    Happy WW!

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  6. Wow, that is beautiful! Kinda like me- prickly but pretty LOL

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  7. I love it! I wish we could grow cactus here but snow and cactus just don't mix.

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  8. What a nice photo...do prickly pears often grow in heart shapes (clueless Yankee asking here)?

    We're in a cold snap here, with the high on Friday only getting into the teens. Yikes!

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  9. Perfect pic for upcoming valentines day!

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  10. It's warmed up here a bit too. Can't wait for spring and summer!

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  11. The cactus pad is shaped like a heart! I guess they want love too!

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  12. Oh momma, that is a sunny photo! I luv that it is heart shaped......when I was younger my little sister decided that she wanted to taste a cactus......Not a good idea! haha

    This weekend we are supposed to experience the coldest weather of the season.....I will definitely be staying in!!!!!!!!

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  13. I love the photo! Its snowing like mad here in Ohio, we got about 3 inches so far and its about 8 out!

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  14. You are so lucky:-) We have -6 has a high tomorrow. As a HIGH!!

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  15. Cool cactus! Glad you got some warmer weather!

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  16. That cactus is awesome!!! It's like a Happy Valentine's Cactus!

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  17. Awesome new background! Cool cactus picture too.

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  18. I love your cactus photo - I'd love to go to Arizona someday. :0) And also, you're doing such a great job with your new camera!

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  19. Yay! I'm so glad you got some sunshine!! Your snow was starting to depress me, hehe.

    Love the cactus photo, very cool! And I love your new blog template, so cute!

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  20. Yes, with this warmer weather it is giving me hope that spring is around the corner! And I noticed when I drove home from work last night, it was lighter out--I wasn't driving home in the complete dark! Wahoo! You are such a cute mom playing "kitchen" with your kids outdoors. That's sweet. Loved your pic!

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  21. The cactus picture makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. I want to hug it.

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  22. I love the shape on the cactus...a Heart...cause I heart the sun too!

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