Looking south from our place this morning. Neighbours staggered up the cliff to the right, Hamber Island to the far left, and SFU/Burnaby Mountain straight ahead, obscured by cloud.
The trails in the woods, over which I've struggled to push a stroller, made for a gentle, undulating toboggan ride to the village. Pete even pulled Ariana down a flight of stairs at one point.
The south shore of the Cove.
Saskia resists heading out to the woods in the snow. She'd rather sit at home in front of the fire, as would I. I explained that it's good to get out every day, whether or not you feel like it, to avoid cabin fever.
"What's that?"
I defined it, and she remarked emphatically, "I'm glad no one in our family's ever caught that!"
Well, I'm relieved that those times I've been driven stir-crazy at home with the kids appear to have gone largely unnoticed.
A stop for Honey's doughnuts, that Deep Cove specialty that soaks the little brown bag with grease before you've even brought it to your table, and hot drinks.
Can't think of another place in which I'd rather be snowbound.
Having lived in Florida most of my life, you photos look like a true "winter wonderland." Your photos are so beautiful.
Posted by: Beverly | Monday, December 22, 2008 at 08:51 PM
unbelievably beautiful photos! i wish i could be snowed in there!
Posted by: StitchingSurgeon | Monday, December 22, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Beautiful photos of our snowy North Shore. Yipes. My children are rejoicing in the snow but I must confess I'm longing for the rain to return now....but the snow sure is pretty.
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I don't think I could live anywhere else but here in BC. Happy holidays.
Posted by: Anna R | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Wow! Those are lovely photos. Looks like you live in a gorgeous area!
Posted by: Phorun | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Rosa | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 08:13 AM
I was so hoping you would post pics of your snow covered property! Lovely.
Posted by: Nina | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 10:44 AM
That is just gorgeous, Martina! What a great post. That is true chalet living! I was hoping to send you a card, I know it's a bit late, but could you send me your address! Merry Christmas if I don't pop in before then!!!
Posted by: Mary Smith | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Wishing you and your family a peaceful Christmas - the snow certainly adds a nice touch, especially for the children.
Posted by: JeanMac | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Wishing you and your family a peaceful Christmas - the snow certainly adds a nice touch, especially for the children.
Posted by: JeanMac | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 09:16 AM
AMAZING photos, Martina. You have a such a gift for photography. You also happen to live in what I'm convinced is the most beautiful place in the world.
Posted by: Amy H. | Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Oh, and Merry Christmas!!!
Posted by: Amy H. | Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I love the pic of Saskia with the woods behind her.
Hope you guys are having a terrific Christmas with Pete's family.
Happy New Year!
See you all soon.
Posted by: celeste allyn | Friday, December 26, 2008 at 01:17 PM